The effects of the luteal phase on eating behavior

Abstract

The following work aims to understand the influence of the luteal phase of the menstrual cycle on the behavior and food choices of people who menstruate, in addition to analyzing nutritional issues, it seeks to understand the role of Gastronomy in this topic. The method used was qualitative and descriptive, based on scientific articles related to the theme. As a result, based on the investigation of biological and nutritional aspects, a table of recommended foods for this period is presented and the creation of a dish from these inputs, to enhance the pleasure and connection with food. The scarcity of Brazilian academic publications on the subject is evident, mainly in Gastronomy. It is concluded that the influence of hormonal variations on the menstrual cycle, in addition to being noticeable, plays a significant role in regulating metabolism and nutritional needs throughout the different phases of the cycle. This result paves the way for future studies that aim to comprehensively understand how these hormonal variations affect food preferences, energy metabolism and the body's response to different nutrients in the other phases of the menstrual cycle, making it possible to cover not only nutrients, but a greater variety of recommended foods and preparations from them.