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Food to Eat While on Your Menstrual Period

Menstrution is something every healthy woman experiences every month which can be very painful and stressful to them.

However, every woman experience hers differently, some people's period pains, cramps, fatigue and bloating is quite different from another. In order to minimize these stress there are some certain foods our mothers, sisters, daughters etc are encouraged to eat during this time.

Below are some of them according experts:

Foods to eat on your period


Salmon/fishes

Aside from being one of the healthiest foods in general, salmon helps ease period cramping. The fish comtains omega-3 fatty acids which are knowm for their antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties which can help relax the uterus, alleviating the cramping pains. Apart from that salmon is rich in high-quality protein, in B vitamins, which make you gain more energy from food you eat.

Bananas

If you're suffering from an irregular bowel movement or period induced diarrhea, bananas will make all your troubles go away. Banana has a large amounts of magnesium, potassium, which will help with your bowel movement and will also have a relaxing impact on your mood. Magnesium is also known to be a useful muscle relaxer, and it will also assist in minimizing the cramping pain.

Dark brown chocolate

Are you looking for an excuse to eat more chocolate? If you are, this period is the best time of the month to treat yourself with some healthy organic dark brown chocolate. Chocolate is the best period comfort food.

However, stay away from drugstore sweets and processed candy, because the chocolate that contains artificial sugars isn't it all beneficial to your health. Go to your local organic food store or any other organic food supplier and get some original, unprocessed dark chocolate.

Broccoli

Are you suffering from fatigue during periods? If so, broccoli is the food to go with. There are countless ways to cook broccoli if you don't prefer it in your diet. Fibers and large amounts of iron in broccoli will help compensate for some of the iron you will be losing due to period bleeding.

Broccoli is also rich in fiber, and will quickly nourish your body, which will reduce bloating, as well as the irregular bowel movement. Magnesium and potassium, both found in large amounts in broccoli, ease all of the period symptoms. However, don't add too much salt as it will lead to more water retention in your body.

Oranges 

Oranges are great food to eat to reduce the period symptoms. They contain vitamin D and calcium which helps relieve anxiety and depression. How does this happen?

When consumed together, vitamin D and calcium alleviate cramps and aches and help relieve depressive symptoms. 

Oranges are also rich in fiber which will undoubtedly help your digestive issues. They are also high in sugar and are a great food to resort to when you are craving snacks and candy. 

Watermelons

Natural sugars found in these foods will easily compensate for the losses that occur inside your body during the period. These fruits are additionally rich in vitamins will undoubtedly help with bloating. Watermelon is also mainly made out of the water and will help to keep your body hydrated, further improving your mood and reducing cramps.

Lemons

All of the citruses, including oranges lemons and limes, help alleviate mood swings and bloating. They are rich in fiber and vitamins. Moreover, citruses contain a lot of water, and the nutrients will absorb into your bloodstream very quickly. If you find yourself feeling fatigued or nauseous during your menstrual cycle, a glass of lemon water or a smoothie with citrus fruits will quickly alleviate the symptoms and help you feel good, fresh and energized. But don’t take it in big quantities as it can cause stomach irritation.

Eggs

Eggs are among the healthiest foods. The egg yolk contains plenty of Iron, fat soluble vitamins, essential fatty acids and proteins which is overall beneficial to have during your menstrual period. However, hard-boiled eggs are known to cause bloating as well as heartburn to those with sensitive stomachs. You should have eggs every day to ease your period symptoms, but avoid eating hard-boiled eggs as to not experience gas and bloating.

Chamomile

Chamomile tea doesn't only relax your nerves, but your uterus as well. Chamomile tea will help to reduce the severity of period cramps, anxiety and distress associated with it and it will help you fall asleep easier as well.

Thanks for reading.

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