83: Planning Food and Exercise For Your Monthly Cycle

Did you know that there are better times for certain foods and certain exercises during your monthly cycle? In the first half (follicular phase) it’s best to get plenty of cruciferous veggies, incorporate flax and pumpkin seed, eat more carbs, and do harder, more intense workouts. In the second half after ovulation (luteal phase) focus on protein and healthy fat, keep carbs lower, incorporate sunflower and sesame seeds and do lighter, more restorative exercise like walking and yoga. Listen in to this week’s podcast to get all of the details. I included some tips for menopausal women too! For more information and to access the show notes for this episode, visit my website here: https://www.thechristiannutritionist.com/podcast/83