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Foods To Avoid During Your Monthly Period
Many people have uncomfortable symptoms during menstruation. Some foods can lessen these symptoms, while other foods can make them worse. These symptoms include:
- abdominal cramps
- headaches
- nausea
- fatigue
- bloating
- mood swings
- diarrhea
If you experience any of these symptoms, adding certain foods to your diet and removing others can help you feel better. Here are some foods that you can avoid during your monthly period to make you feel better.
Red Meat
During your period, your body pushes out the uterine lining thanks to the production of prostaglandins. Red meat is also rich in prostaglandins. If you consume a lot of red meat during your period, you risk giving yourself a stronger flow and period cramps, so it’s best to stick to white meats instead.
Salt
If you like salty foods and snacks, you should keep in mind that you already get plenty of salt with your normal meals. Too much salt leads to water retention and bloating in your body, which may take a while to get rid of after the period ends.
Certain Dairy Products
In case you have never experienced any symptoms of lactose intolerance, you are probably fine with eating most dairy products on your period. However, if your body doesn’t have the best relationship with dairy, then going overboard on cheese, milk, cream, and other full-fat dairy products can lead to nausea, diarrhea, or constipation.
Sweets
Most women admit that a piece of dark chocolate can help alleviate some of the most uncomfortable period symptoms, but it doesn’t mean that you need to take an unlimited amount of processed sweets during this time. Overly sweet and fatty foods can mess up your hormonal balance with longterm effects.
Alcohol
The main thing that happens during your period is the loss of blood, which ultimately leads to lower blood pressure and makes you more likely to experience the many side effects of alcohol consumptions, even the ones you are normally immune to, including fatigue, nausea, dizziness, and headaches, as well as make your blood flow stronger.
Spicy Foods
Some women report that spices like ginger and garlic can help them tolerate the cramps and menstrual pain, but that is not the case for most ladies. Overly spicy food can give you an upset stomach and nausea to the point of vomiting on your period, so it’s best to avoid it until your period ends.