
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
Bauchgefühl Team

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
Bauchgefühl Team

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
Bauchgefühl Team

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
Bauchgefühl Team

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
Bauchgefühl Team

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
Bauchgefühl Team

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

Josef
Bauchgefühl Team

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
Bauchgefühl Team

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
Bauchgefühl Team

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
Bauchgefühl Team

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

Josef
Bauchgefühl Team

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

Marie
Bauchgefühl Team

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

Marie
Bauchgefühl Team

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
Bauchgefühl Team

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
Bauchgefühl Team