Amy Nutrition

  Understanding Cravings, Honoring Your Body, and Taking Back Control As a Certified Nutritionist who has worked with hundreds of women across all life stages — from young professionals to postpartum moms — one concern that pops up in almost every consultation is this: "Why do I keep craving sugar, especially during my periods or when I’m stressed?" If this sounds familiar, you’re not alone — and it’s not just about "lack of willpower." Sugar cravings are  biological, emotional, and hormonal . Understanding where they come from is the first step toward learning how to manage them. Let’s explore the science behind sugar cravings in women — and more importantly, how to control them  without guilt, punishment, or restriction. 🧬 The Science Behind Sugar Cravings in Women 1.  Hormonal Fluctuations During the Menstrual Cycle One of the primary reasons women experience frequent sugar cravings is due to  monthly hormonal changes . During the  luteal phase  (t...

  Nowadays, Intermittent Fasting is becoming very popular in terms of losing weight 🏋️‍♀️ and also has other benefits 🌱, which definitely come along with a few consequences ⚖️. As we all know, there are two sides to everything! 🤔 I heard a lot about intermittent fasting and then decided to give it a try! 🚀 I already eat clean and healthy 🍎🥗, so I started with 16:8 restricted time fasting , where I was supposed to eat for 8 hours 🍽️ and fast for 16 hours ⏰ a day. Initially, I found it a little bit difficult to adjust all the food in 8 hours 😅. But after a few days of proper meal planning 📝, I was able to manage intermittent fasting very well. And now, I’ve completed 2 months doing the same! 🎉 On my first day of intermittent fasting, I didn’t feel so hungry 🤷‍♀️. But on the 2nd and 3rd day , I felt hungry 😩—and the reason was not taking the meals properly. I used to take breakfast heavy 🍳 and dinner light 🥗. Then I swapped it! 🔄 I started taking breakfast light 🥣 ...