Is it normal to want more food on your period?
Mostly.Normal for most people
Yes, feeling hungrier or craving certain foods around your period is common. Hormone shifts can affect appetite, and your hunger may vary from cycle to cycle.
It’s pretty common to want extra food before or during your period. Hormone changes can affect hunger and cravings, so you might find yourself reaching for more snacks or wanting particular foods. It doesn’t happen to everyone, and it can vary from one cycle to the next.
You don’t need to feel guilty about being hungrier. Eating satisfying meals and snacks is a perfectly reasonable response to your body asking for food.