Bauchgefühl Blog

Blog: Cycle Syncing Nutrition & Women's Health

This is where Josef and Marie write about what we've learned building Bauchgefühl: cycle syncing nutrition that actually works. You'll find in-depth guides to the four cycle phases (follicular, ovulation, luteal, menstrual), practical recipes, tips for PMS and cravings, plus articles on gut health, PCOS and women's health. Everything is evidence-based, sourced, and written without miracle claims or buzzwords. We publish new articles weekly.

How to Stop Sugar Cravings Before Your Period: 8 Strategies That Actually Work
PMS
9 min read
Apr 5, 2026
How to Stop Sugar Cravings Before Your Period: 8 Strategies That Actually Work

Sugar cravings before your period aren't a willpower problem. Here are 8 honest strategies that actually help, based on how your body truly works hormonally.

Marie

Marie

Bauchgefühl Team

Seed Cycling — How It Works and What the Science Says
Nutrition
11 min read
Apr 5, 2026
Seed Cycling — How It Works and What the Science Says

Seed cycling uses flax, pumpkin, sesame, and sunflower seeds to support estrogen and progesterone across your menstrual cycle. Here's the method, the mechanisms, and an honest look at the evidence.

Marie

Marie

Bauchgefühl Team

PMS Diet — Foods That Help (and 5 Recipes)
Nutrition
13 min read
Apr 5, 2026
PMS Diet — Foods That Help (and 5 Recipes)

A practical PMS diet guide with foods that ease cramps, bloating, and mood swings, plus 5 easy recipes rich in magnesium, omega-3s, and B vitamins.

Josef

Josef

Bauchgefühl Team

Best Foods for PMS Bloating (and 5 Recipes That Help)
Nutrition
12 min read
Apr 5, 2026
Best Foods for PMS Bloating (and 5 Recipes That Help)

Foods that ease PMS bloating, what to skip the week before your period, and five simple recipes you can actually cook when you feel like a water balloon.

Marie

Marie

Bauchgefühl Team

What to Eat on Your Period — Iron, Warmth, Recovery
Cycle
10 min read
Apr 5, 2026
What to Eat on Your Period — Iron, Warmth, Recovery

What to eat on your period: iron-rich meals, warming foods, and recovery tips for days 1 to 5 so you feel less drained and a little more human again today.

Josef

Josef

Bauchgefühl Team

PCOS Diet Plan: What the Research Actually Says
Hormones
10 min read
Apr 5, 2026
PCOS Diet Plan: What the Research Actually Says

A PCOS diet plan grounded in the actual research. What helps with insulin resistance, what the studies say about inositol and omega-3, and what to limit.

Josef

Josef

Bauchgefühl Team

What to Eat During Ovulation
Nutrition
11 min read
Apr 5, 2026
What to Eat During Ovulation

Ovulation phase foods: antioxidants, omega-3, zinc and cruciferous veg to support the estrogen peak, the LH surge, and a calm inflammatory balance.

Josef

Josef

Bauchgefühl Team

Omega-3 for Hormonal Balance
Nutrition
11 min read
Apr 5, 2026
Omega-3 for Hormonal Balance

How omega-3 fatty acids (EPA, DHA, ALA) support hormonal balance: anti-inflammatory effects, menstrual pain evidence, food sources, the omega-6:3 ratio, and what vegans need to know.

Marie

Marie

Bauchgefühl Team

Magnesium and Your Cycle — Why, When, How Much
Nutrition
10 min read
Apr 5, 2026
Magnesium and Your Cycle — Why, When, How Much

How magnesium supports your menstrual cycle: PMS relief, cramp reduction, better sleep. Food sources, RDA, timing around the luteal phase, and an honest look at supplement vs food-first.

Josef

Josef

Bauchgefühl Team

What to Eat in Your Luteal Phase
Nutrition
11 min read
Apr 5, 2026
What to Eat in Your Luteal Phase

Luteal phase foods that support progesterone, ease PMS symptoms, and keep mood and energy steady: magnesium-rich dark chocolate, nuts, seeds, complex carbs, and B vitamins.

Marie

Marie

Bauchgefühl Team

10 Hormone Balancing Foods Every Woman Should Know
Nutrition
11 min read
Apr 5, 2026
10 Hormone Balancing Foods Every Woman Should Know

Ten hormone balancing foods that actually earn their reputation, with the mechanism, a practical portion, and one honest caveat for each item.

Josef

Josef

Bauchgefühl Team

10 Hormone Balancing Breakfast Recipes
Recipes
12 min read
Apr 5, 2026
10 Hormone Balancing Breakfast Recipes

Ten hormone balancing breakfast recipes built around protein, healthy fats and fiber. Real food, simple prep, and why sugar bombs wreck your morning.

Marie

Marie

Bauchgefühl Team

What to Eat in Your Follicular Phase
Nutrition
11 min read
Apr 5, 2026
What to Eat in Your Follicular Phase

Follicular phase foods that support rising estrogen, steady energy, and a smoother ovulation: fermented foods, lean protein, sprouted grains, fresh greens.

Marie

Marie

Bauchgefühl Team

Cycle Syncing for Beginners — The Complete Starter Guide
Cycle
11 min read
Apr 5, 2026
Cycle Syncing for Beginners — The Complete Starter Guide

Cycle syncing for beginners: what it is, what it isn't, the four phases, a practical first-week guide, and an honest look at what the research actually says now.

Marie

Marie

Bauchgefühl Team

28-Day Cycle Meal Plan
Nutrition
14 min read
Apr 5, 2026
28-Day Cycle Meal Plan

A week-by-week cycle meal plan with 7 recipes across all four menstrual phases: menstruation, follicular, ovulation, and luteal. A flexible starting template, not a prescription.

Josef

Josef

Bauchgefühl Team