Premenstrual syndrome is a disorder known and identified scientifically that, among other things, can cause changes in our appetite and eating behavior. Many are women who refer to prefer sweet foods before menstruation , however, is this product of our hormones or simply we are boycotting ourselves?

What science says about?

If with discomfort in the abdominal region, humar changes and emotional instability are experiencing great desire to eat sweets before menstruation , it is likely to be a victim of premenstraul syndrome.

A study by scientists at the University of Adelaide in Australia, confirms that women who suffer from premenstrual syndrome experience more like eating foods high in simple sugars and increase energy intake, fats and carbohydrates derived from cereals, pastries, desserts and sweet the days before menstruation.

In the post-menstrual period and neither can these changes in women who suffer from premenstrual syndrome are not observed.

Also, a study published in the British Journal of Nutrition notes that the increased intake of foods rich in carbohydrates and simple sugars is correlated with the intensity of the symptoms of premenstrual syndrome, ie those more discomfort and mood swings experience sweeter prefer days before menstruation.

This helps us to confirm that the wishes of sweet and increased intake of these is a symptom of premenstrual syndrome caused by hormonal changes, many (but not all) women experience every month and you can modify the specific taste preferences .

So, yes it is normal to prefer sweet foods before menstruation, and while our body is wise and compensates for this higher energy intake with energy expenditure exceeding 14 days after ovulation, ideally control our consumption.

A healthier diet with specific nutrients and high water content, can be of more help to control PMS, therefore, try to reduce your intake of sweets and incorporate other foods can help reduce symptoms typical of the days before the menstruation.

If you are suffering from PMS and want much sweet foods, we recommend choosing healthy sweets, and never lose sight of the amount consumed to control the intake and do not overdo it.