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PMS Relief: 5 Things You Can Start Right Now

PMS Relief: 5 Things You Can Start Right Now

When it comes to PMS, it feels like there are good months and there are bad months. Sometimes, it even feels like there are good years and bad years.

Yet, most women experience PMS symptoms at some point in their menstruating lives. These symptoms can range from a few days to almost constant, depending on the person. And the symptoms are all over the place too. They include fatigue, breast tenderness, moodiness, bloating, cramps, anxiety… and the list goes on.

So, what is a woman to do? Ideally, we need to balance out our hormones, which we can go about in many ways. A great place to start is with the basics. Are you eating the right foods, getting enough sleep, managing your stress, exercising regularly, and eliminating properly?

Do Veggies Really Give You Protein?

Do Veggies Really Give You Protein?

I've been doing an exciting nutrition internship for Ashley Koff, RD! We have been working on better nutrient evaluations and I recently wrote this blog post for her. Ashley's thing is "Better Not Perfect. More Often." I love this idea as we can't be perfect all the time, but we can make better choices more often. Here's a taste of my blog, head to Ashley Koff Approved for the whole post!