As the estrogen level drops in the second two weeks of your cycle, your body starts accumulating fluid.
Most women notice cravings for sweets, starchy foods and chocolate.
To make the best of this, it helps to drink plenty of water, increase your fruits and vegetables, and be careful about too much salt intake. You can reduce your general PMS symptoms by including soy protein food in your diet daily . Try soy milk, tofu or veggie burgers. Soy provides natural plant estrogen, which reduces the symptoms. When you are really feeling cravings, it may be best to just go ahead and eat a reasonable amount of the food you want.