How Seed Cycling Works
Seed cycling is a gentle, nutrition-based practice that aligns with the natural rhythm of your menstrual cycle. By pairing specific seeds with each phase, you give your body the vitamins, minerals, and healthy fats it needs at the right time.
Phase 1: Follicular
Days 1-14
From the first day of your period until ovulation, the focus is on supporting healthy oestrogen metabolism and preparing for ovulation:
- Flax seeds provide lignans and omega-3s to support hormone balance and cycle regularity.
- Pumpkin seeds offer zinc and magnesium to nourish the follicular phase and support ovulation.
How to use Phase 1: Take 2 tablespoons daily from the first day of your period until ovulation. Simply sprinkled on food, added to snacks or blended into smoothies.
Phase 2: Luteal
Days 15-28
After ovulation, nutrient needs shift towards progesterone support and easing common premenstrual changes:
- Sunflower seeds provide vitamin E and selenium to support progesterone production, calm inflammation, and ease PMS-related mood, pain, and bloating.
- Sesame seeds provide calcium, iron, and healthy fats to promote balance and help with PMS-related fatigue, cravings, and digestive discomfort.
How to use Phase 2: Take 2 tablespoons daily from ovulation until your next period begins.
*Cycle lengths vary from person to person — these phases are a guide to help you align with your own natural rhythm.
For women at every stage
Our cycle is unique — and it changes throughout life.
From the first signs of puberty, through years of managing PMS or supporting fertility, to the natural shifts of perimenopause and beyond, your hormones are always moving through rhythms.
Our Seed Cycle blends are designed to nourish you at every stage. By providing the right nutrients at the right time in your cycle, seed cycling offers a simple, natural way to support changing needs — whether you’re starting out, finding balance, or navigating transitions.
Loved by Our Customers
You may also like
Seed Cycling explained
Seed cycling is a natural, food-based approach to hormone balance. By eating specific seeds at different times in your menstrual cycle, you can provide your body with nutrients that may help support oestrogen and progesterone.
Follicular Phase (days 1–14): Eat ground flaxseeds and pumpkin seeds to support healthy oestrogen metabolism and egg quality.
Luteal Phase (days 15–28): eat ground sunflower seeds and sesame seeds to support progesterone levels and hormone detoxification.
This simple rotation nourishes your body with the nutrients it needs as it moves through it's monthly cycle.
Take 2 tablespoons daily of the blend for your current phase. You can:
- Sprinkle it over food: yogurt, cereal, oats. chia puddings, salads etc
- Blend into smoothies
- Add to snacks: chilled (such as energy balls and oat bars) or baked (cookies and muffins)
Consistency is key — aim for your 2-tablespoon quota each day to give your body steady nutritional support.
Start Phase 1 on the first day of your period and continue for around 14 days, or until you ovulate. Switch to Phase 2 after ovulation and take until your next period begins.
Cycle lengths vary, so tracking your cycle will help you work out when you ovulate. You can do this with our free Cycle Tracker download, through an app, or by noticing physical signs such as:
- Basal Body Temperature (BBT): a slight rise after ovulation.
- Cervical mucus changes: around ovulation it becomes clear, stretchy, and similar to raw egg white.
Once opened, reseal the packet and store in the fridge to keep them fresh and nutrient-rich. Consume within 1 month.
You can still seed cycle if your periods are irregular, missed or absent. This is often the case for women experiencing stress, PCOS, or the transition of perimenopause, when hormones can cause unpredictable cycle lengths, spotting, or missed periods.
If your cycle is irregular, you can follow the moon cycle as a guide:
- Phase 1 : from the New Moon to the Full Moon (about two weeks).
- Phase 2: from the Full Moon to the New Moon.
This rhythm mirrors the body’s natural hormonal shifts, giving you a simple way to stay consistent with your nutrients even when your own cycle is harder to track. Many women find this approach brings structure, supports balance, and makes seed cycling easier to follow.
To find the next New Moon or Full Moon, simply check a lunar calendar or use a free moon-phase app.
Most women notice changes within or after 3 months of consistent use, but this varies from person to person.
Yes, seeds are safe and highly nutritious for teens. For girls beginning their menstrual cycles, seed cycling can be a gentle way to support hormone health, mood balance, and skin clarity.
Yes, the seeds provide natural nutrients that complement a healthy diet. They don’t interfere with medication, but because every woman’s situation is unique, we recommend checking with your GP or healthcare provider if you’re on the pill or HRT.
Seeds are generally a gentle and safe way to nourish your body. If you’re new to high-fibre foods, start with 1 tablespoon per day and gradually increase to 2 tablespoons, to give your digestion time to adjust.