Sophrology Practitioner - Mind & Body Therapy Trainee in CBT - Cognitive Behavioural TherapyCOSCA (Counselling & Psychotherapy in Scotland) Cybele is a passionate Sophrologist and founder of Chamapola, Healing Yourself - Healing Together....
Keep Reading
Many women experience premenstrual tension (PMT) at some point in their lives and may suffer mood swings including anxiety, irritability, emotional sensitivity and feeling low. One factor involved is a fluctuation in blood sugar levels which cause...
PMT Cake
by Ally Broughton MSc BSc (Hons) MNIMH
Many women experience premenstrual tension (PMT) at some point in their lives and may suffer mood swings including anxiety, irritability, emotional sensitivity and feeling low. One factor involved is a fluctuation in blood sugar levels which causes mood swings and may also cause increased appetite or sugar cravings. There may also be a hormonal imbalance and signs commonly include breast tenderness, fluid retention, stomach cramps, headaches and, or, an erratic menstrual cycle.
Plant oestrogens and omega oils found in herbal medicines and foods can help correct hormonal imbalances. Avoiding refined sugars (e.g. white bread, sugar, fizzy drinks) and snacking frequently on small amounts of nuts, seeds, oats, dried fruits and whole grains helps to prevent fluctuations in blood sugars and mood swings.
The recipe is essentially the same as for ‘HRT Cake’. The difference is an addition of dates to give extra sweetness to help alleviate sugar cravings without causing massive swings in blood sugar levels. Extra ginger can also be added to improve circulation and can help with stomach cramps and congestion.
'PMT Cake' Recipe
All ingredients provide a rich source of plant oestrogens, in addition the golden flaxseeds provide omega oils important to hormonal health. The fennel seeds and ginger help the digestive process and absorption of nutrients. Apricots are a source of iron and cranberries provide antioxidants important for the immune system.
Ingredients
I try to source organic produce wherever possible.
- 100g soya flour
- 300g porridge oats
- 150g chopped dates
- 100g apricots
- 50g pumpkin seeds
- 50g sunflower seeds
- 100g golden flaxseed (linseeds)
- 50g brazil nuts chopped
- 50g walnuts chopped
- 500ml soya milk
- Pinch of cinnamon to taste
- A few fennel seeds
- Approx 1 small glass of organic apple juice (enough to give moist consistency
Optional: handful of cranberries or extra dates depending on taste. Add up to 3 tsp fresh grated ginger.
Give yourself some cake therapy today!
More articles like this
View all Blogs-
Menopause is said to take place when you have 12 months without a period, with no other explanation. The average age a woman will reach menopause is 51.5 years however this can happen earlier or later in women. We have outlined our advice for man...
Keep Reading -
Vitamin B6 and Magnesium requirements are increased during the pre-menstrual phase of a woman’s cycle. These essential nutrients help to maintain emotional stability as well as having a potent diuretic effect.
Keep Reading -
Cervical cancer is caused by infection of specific types of high-risk human papillomaviruses (HPVs), such as HPV types 16 and 18 (HPV16 and HPV18). In high-risk HPV infections, continual activity of 2 early genes (E6 and E7) that are responsible f...
Keep Reading
