Up to 80% of women feel monthly hormone symptoms! Every month, millions deal with cramps, breakouts, bloating, mood swings, or missed periods. These changes are not random; they are connected to natural hormone shifts in your body. When estrogen or progesterone moves out of balance, it can affect your skin, sleep, energy, and even digestion.
What if food could help? Many nutritionists now believe that seeds (yes, simple seeds) can support hormone balance. This method is called Seed Cycling.
It’s an easy, natural way to nourish your body through each phase of your menstrual cycle.
In this post, we’ll explain what seed cycling is, why it works, and how to do it step-by-step. You’ll also learn what to do if your period is irregular. And how our Organic Seed Cycling Kit can make the process easier and more effective.
Without any further ado, let's get into it!
What Is Seed Cycling?
Seed Cycling is a natural method that uses specific seeds to support your hormones. Especially during each phase of your menstrual cycle.
Mainly, four types of seeds: pumpkin, flax, sesame, and sunflower
These are rich in key nutrients like zinc, selenium, lignans, and vitamin E. These nutrients help your body make and balance estrogen and progesterone.
Here’s how it works:
- First half (Menstrual + Follicular Phase): Eat pumpkin and flax seeds. They support estrogen levels and help with healthy egg development.
- Second half (Ovulatory + Luteal Phase): Switch to sesame and sunflower seeds. They help boost progesterone and reduce PMS symptoms.
Each seed plays a special role in your body’s rhythm. Over time, this process can help reduce hormonal acne, fatigue, bloating, and irregular cycles.
Even if your cycle is not regular, you can still seed a cycle by following the phases of the moon cycle. It's a gentle, nature-inspired rhythm that keeps your routine steady.
The Science Behind Seed Cycling
Seed cycling is not magic tbh, it’s nutrition science. The seeds used in this practice are packed with vitamins, minerals, and healthy fats that help your body manage hormones naturally.
For example, flax seeds are rich in lignans. These are plant compounds that can help balance estrogen levels. A study published in the Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism (2012) found that women who included flax seeds in their diets showed improved estrogen metabolism and reduced PMS discomfort.
Pumpkin seeds are high in zinc, a key nutrient for healthy ovulation and progesterone production. Research from the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition (2016) showed that zinc supports normal menstrual cycles and can help reduce cramps.
Sesame and sunflower seeds provide selenium, magnesium, and vitamin E, which reduce inflammation, ease stress, and support hormone detox in the liver.
While scientists are still studying seed cycling as a full method, many women report noticeable results within 2–3 months: fewer mood swings, more regular cycles, and better skin. They feel calmer, clearer, and more in tune with their bodies.
The Four Phases and Seed Pairing Table
Tip: Stay consistent for at least three cycles (around 90 days). That’s how long it takes for hormone patterns to fully reset.
Oh yes, please check out our other blog post where we have shared 3 easy and tasty recipes for every phase of your cycle. You can see how simple it is to add the seeds to smoothies, oats, salads, and snacks. Click here to read it now!
What If I Have an Irregular Cycle?
Many women have irregular periods. Some come early, some come late, and some skip months. In fact, studies show that about 14% to 25% of women experience irregular cycles every year. (American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, 2021)
But seed cycling can still help!
If your cycle is hard to track, just follow a simple 14-day rotation. Start with pumpkin and flax seeds for 14 days. Then switch to sesame and sunflower seeds for the next 14 days.
This pattern supports your hormones in a steady rhythm. Over time, many women notice that their cycles begin to balance again.
As you can see, the diagram shows a Moon cycle. Even if your period is not the same every month, this chart makes it easy to follow a pattern.
The phases of the moon make a complete cycle about every 28 days, the average women's menstrual cycle is also typically complete every 28-ish days. It has been said, that if a women's hormones are healthily balanced, they will eventually, at some point, line up with the moon phases. So, if you seed cycle with the moon, you should be able to maintain a healthier hormone balance.
Looking at the diagram above, on the right side, it says New Moon (Days 1-14), when you would be in the Follicular Phase and shows Pumpkin + Flax Seeds. These seeds are good for the first half of your cycle. They help your body with estrogen support, which keeps your skin clear and your energy steady.
The left side says Full Moon (Days 15-28), this is when you would be in the Luteal Phase of your Cycle and shows Sunflower + Sesame Seeds. These seeds are for the second half of your cycle, when your body needs more progesterone support. This helps your mood feel calm, lowers bloating, and makes sleep better.
Around the outside of the circle, there are numbers from 1 to 28. This shows the full 28-day cycle. You can see when menstruation, ovulation, and the phases in between happen. The image helps you match the seeds with the days so you never feel confused.
To keep us with the moon phases, you can either download an app that you like, or set a bi-weekly reminder (what I do), so you remember to swap your seeds over after 14 days!
Keep a small journal or use a free period-tracking app. Write down your moods, sleep, skin changes, and energy.
How to Do Seed Cycling
Seed cycling is simple once you get into a routine. Here’s how to start:
Step 1: Track your cycle.
You can use an app or mark your days on a calendar. Knowing which phase you’re in helps you pick the right seeds.
Step 2: Eat 1 tablespoon of the right seed blend daily.
During your first half (menstrual and follicular), go for pumpkin + flax. In the second half (ovulatory and luteal), switch to sesame + sunflower.
Step 3: Mix into meals.
Add your seeds to yogurt, oatmeal, salads, smoothies, or even soups. The goal is to make it part of your normal eating routine.
Step 4: Stay consistent.
Your hormones need time to adjust. Most women feel changes within 2 to 3 cycles.
Note: Always use freshly ground seeds. Ground seeds let your body absorb nutrients like zinc, magnesium, and omega-3s much better than whole seeds.
Get Our Organic Seed Cycling Kit
If you want an easy way to begin, try our Funk It’s Organic Seed Cycling Kit. It includes everything you need, no mess, no guessing.
Each box has:
- Nurture Seeds (Pumpkin + Flax) for your first phase
- Radiate Seeds (Sesame + Sunflower) for your second phase
- A 1 tbsp scoop for the perfect serving size
All seeds are organic, freshly ground, and small-batch sealed to keep nutrients fresh. Freshly ground seeds are proven to deliver more minerals and fatty acids than whole ones (Journal of Food Science, 2019).
With this kit, you can start seed cycling right away. Just sprinkle it on your meals, follow your 14-day pattern, and enjoy the benefits — better energy, smoother skin, and a more balanced cycle.
This kit makes seed cycling simple, fresh, and fun. You need no measuring, no confusion, just results.
Wrapping Up
Look, at the end of the day, your body is smart. Seed cycling isn't some complex diet or a magic trick; it's just giving your hormones the right nutrients at the right time.
It's a simple, food-based rhythm to get your body back on track, not a monthly headache! Give it an honest shot for a couple of cycles.
Whether you grab our kit to make things easy or just start buying the seeds yourself, the goal is the same: to feel calmer, clearer, and more in tune with your own body.
Start small, stay consistent, and remember: You got this!
