[303] - Shift Work PMS and Snacks – What You Eat Might Be Making It Worse

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----------------------------Roger Sutherland is Australia's Night Shift & Sleep Specialist and the founder of A Healthy Shift.After more than 40 years working rotating shifts with Victoria Police, Roger now helps organisations reduce fatigue risk, improve staff wellbeing and build healthier, safer and higher-performing 24/7 workplaces through evidence-based education, circadian biology and the Shift Work Champions™ Framework.Shift Work Champions™: https://join.ahealthyshift.com/shift-work-capabilityWebsite: https://ahealthyshift.com.auLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/roger-sutherlandInstagram: @a_healthy_shift___________________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._______________________