Dear Doctors: I’m pretty good about eating a healthy diet. The exception is each month during my period, when all I seem to want is potato chips and ice cream. Is there something going on with my body ...

Q: I crave chocolate around the time of my period. Why does this happen? And how can I deal with it? A: Many studies have found that American women report craving chocolate around menstruation, often ...

Many women’s carefully crafted discipline of healthy food habits goes haywire just before their period. As premenstrual emotions and fatigue strike, so do cravings for foods rich in sugar. 1 But why ...

That awkward moment when you realize you're due for your period next week and just can't stop eating... You can thank your hormones, specifically cortisol and serotonin. Nutritionists Stephanie Clarke ...

Do you crave chocolate when you are hormonal? If so, you aren't alone. I consulted professor of psychology and neuroscience Amy Jo Stavnezer to help demystify this process. Susan Albers: Why does ...

English has similar advice, recommending planning ahead for your luteal phase, to ensure that you have plenty of high-protein and fibrous meals and snacks to keep you full and satisfied during this ...