despite the title, this is not a report on a survey phasebloom has carried out. we have not surveyed our customers or the wider public about their nutrition habits, and we don't want to imply otherwise. this page instead sets out, honestly, what is generally understood about women's nutrition, and how we intend to develop this resource over time.
what is broadly well established
- nutrient needs can shift across life stages, including during the menstrual cycle, pregnancy, breastfeeding and the menopause transition.
- a varied diet that includes sources of fibre, healthy fats, protein, vitamins and minerals is generally recommended by bodies such as the nhs for supporting overall health.
- certain nutrients, such as iron, calcium and folate, receive particular attention in guidance aimed at women, due to factors such as menstrual blood loss and reproductive health needs.
- whole foods, including seeds, nuts, legumes, vegetables and fruit, are commonly recommended as part of a balanced diet.
these are general points reflected in public health guidance, not findings from a survey we have conducted.
why we haven't included survey data
we could have filled this page with invented percentages about what women eat, what they believe about nutrition, or how their habits have changed. we have chosen not to, because doing so would be dishonest, and because health-related statistics that aren't real can spread and be relied upon by others, including journalists, in ways that cause real harm.
what we're building towards
we would genuinely like to understand more about how our customers think about nutrition and hormone health, and we may run surveys of our own in future. if and when we do, we will publish our methodology, sample size and limitations alongside any results, so you can judge them properly, and this page will be updated to reflect that real data honestly.
where to find trustworthy nutrition information now
for verified, general guidance on women's nutrition, we recommend the nhs eatwell guide and resources from registered dietitian bodies, which set out recommended intakes and food group guidance based on established evidence.
how seed cycling fits into this picture
seed cycling is one way of increasing intake of nutrient-dense whole foods, including fibre, healthy fats and micronutrients such as zinc, magnesium, selenium and vitamin e. as with the rest of our content, we're careful to separate what these nutrients are known to contribute from what remains unproven about seed cycling specifically.
our commitment
informed decisions begin with accurate information. we would rather this page stay honestly incomplete than present numbers we cannot stand behind.