๐ Salmon
The highest-impact food for cycle-phase nutrition. Anti-inflammatory, protein-rich.
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Key nutrients in Salmon
Anti-inflammatory. Directly counter prostaglandins that cause period cramps.
Bone health, immune function, and hormone balance.
Complete protein with all essential amino acids.
Thyroid function and antioxidant protection.
When Salmon is most valuable
Most valuable during the menstrual and late luteal phases, when anti-inflammatory nutrition is most needed. The omega-3 content directly counters prostaglandins that drive cramps and pelvic pain.
Recommended if you have these conditions
The richest dietary source of long-chain omega-3, the nutrient most studied for period pain.
Omega-3s improve insulin sensitivity and reduce inflammation.
The main dietary source of long-chain omega-3.
Omega-3s + vitamin D. Cardiovascular and anti-inflammatory benefits.
Omega-3s for the anti-inflammatory and mood pathway.
Vitamin D and omega-3s; an anti-inflammatory protein that doesn't carry red meat's association with fibroid risk.
Omega-3s, vitamin D, and quality protein for the rebuild.
Omega-3s improve insulin sensitivity and reduce inflammation.
How to track Salmon accurately
Photo logging works very accurately for salmon fillets. Specify "baked", "grilled", or "pan-fried" for best results. Farmed vs wild salmon differs by ~20 calories per 100g: wild is leaner.