
News Topical, Digital Desk : Have you noticed that as soon as periods arrive, many girls finish packets of chips and tubs of ice cream. During this time, due to hormonal changes, girls crave for something sweet or spicy and eat more and more unhealthy things, which increases their problems instead of reducing them. After all, what should be eaten during periods that is healthy? Also, which unhealthy things should be kept away from, you will know in this article.
Eat food rich in iron
Iron helps your body to make red blood cells. Eating iron-rich foods is helpful to overcome blood loss during periods. Some of its better options are:-
- Chicken
- Eggs
- Beans
- Pea
- Pulses
- Tofu
- Fig
- Raisin
- Green leafy vegetables
- Nuts
Contains antioxidants
It is an important part of a healthy diet and makes you feel better during your period. Foods rich in antioxidants relieve inflammation, bloating and other menstrual problems that cause cramps. Its good sources are:-
- Dark berries like blueberries, strawberries, and cherries
- Orange foods such as apricots, melons, and sweet potatoes
- Green foods like avocado, broccoli, green leafy vegetables
- dark chocolate
Fiber is also important
Fiber is important for flushing out excess estrogen from the body during menstruation. Healthy high- fiber foods include:
- Whole grains
- Legumes
- Nuts
- Fruit
- Carrot
- Apple
Avoid these during periods
- Foods with high sugar content- This increases the insulin level. Due to this, the balance of female factor hormones also gets disturbed.
- Foods with high salt content- Foods with high salt content cause water retention in the body. This leads to more cramps and bloating during periods.
- Simple Carbs- Consuming too many carbohydrates during periods causes bloating and constipation. Refined carbohydrates also increase blood sugar levels, which leads to fatigue and headaches.
- Caffeine and Alcohol- Starting your day with tea or coffee or consuming alcohol during periods causes dehydration. Due to this, your problems can increase manifold.
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