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There are days where everything flows—you're sharp, energetic, articulate and ideas come easily. And others where the same workload feels twice as heavy. Most people put this down to stress, sleep or simply having a bad week. The more accurate explanation is hormonal. Once you understand it, you can start working with it, instead of against it. Each phase of the menstrual cycle creates different needs in your body, and what you eat can either support those needs or work against them. Swipe to see what to eat in each phase and how to align your food with your most productive windows. Disclaimer: This carousel describes general patterns across a typical cycle. It does not apply in the same way to those using hormonal contraception, navigating perimenopause or managing conditions such as PCOS. If you have specific hormonal health concerns, please speak with a doctor.