A Healthy Shift
[303] - Shift Work PMS and Snacks – What You Eat Might Be Making It Worse
19 Oct 2025
Text me what you thought of the show 😊PMS can feel overwhelming for shift workers, especially when irregular rosters and sleep loss make symptoms worse. In this episode, I break down new research on PMS and nutrition, explain how a single daily food swap can ease symptoms, and share practical snack strategies you can use on night shifts.What You’ll Learn in This Episode:How PMS symptoms are amplified by disrupted sleep and rotating shiftsWhy circadian and infradian rhythms matter for female shift workersThe link between 30 g of nuts, seeds, or legumes and lower PMS riskHow sugary snacks increase PMS severity and energy crashesWhy magnesium, omega-3s, protein, and fibre support symptom reliefPractical non-perishable snack swaps and prep strategiesHow to avoid “healthy” marketing traps and hidden sugarsSimple tracking tools to align nutrition with your cycleGet my free Non-Perishable Snack Guide: go to any of my Instagram posts or stories and type the word SNACKS.Book a free call via the link in the show notes to see how I can support you.Support the show---------------------------- ANNOUNCING "The Shift Workers Collective" https://join.ahealthyshift.com/the-shift-workers-collective Click the link to learn all about it----------------------------- YOU CAN FIND ME AT Website Instagram LinkedIn Shift Work Health and Wellbeing Seminars One2One Coaching _____________________ Disclaimer: Roger Sutherland is not a doctor or a medical professional. Always consult a physician before implementing any strategies mentioned in this podcast. Use of this information is strictly at your own risk. Roger Sutherland will not assume any liability for direct or indirect losses or damages that may result from the use of the information contained in this podcast including but not limited to economic loss, injury, illness, or death. _______________________
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