Foods To Keep You Happy During Periods

By Dr. Ritu Kumari Gupta on November 24, 2022

Foods To Keep You Happy During Periods

A woman of reproductive age not only bleed every month but also bears unpleasant symptoms such as food cravings, low mood and cramps. However, if you know what to eat when you are on your periods, the right food and diet adjustments may alleviate discomfort, pain and others unpleasant symptoms that accompany menstrual bleeding.
Eating a balanced diet is very important to maintain a good health. In addition, it is imperative that one must be aware of the eating patterns and foods that can negatively affect a woman health throughout the stages of your menstrual cycle.

Luteal phase of the menstrual cycle occurs before your period start and after an egg is released from ovary. During the later stage of luteal phase, premenstrual symptoms are experienced by most of the females of reproductive age and for some it is emotionally and physically exhausting. The common symptoms of premenstrual syndrome include irritability, food cravings, tiredness and mood swings. Although the precise cause of these symptoms are yet to be identified it is considered that hormonal fluctuations that happens during the menstrual cycle are involved.
Research has found that high sugar snacks alleviates this symptom and on the other hand eating fruits, non-starchy vegetables and plenty of fibers reduce the frequency and severity of the symptoms.

Foods To Eat When On Periods

Fruits-

A bowl of yummy fruits is best to maintain healthy menstrual cycle and alleviate premenstrual symptoms. Fruits provide the necessary vitamins and minerals that our body demands. The best fruits to have include plum, fig, watermelon. These foods are rich in vitamins. Fig prevent constipation and watermelon being high in water content keeps your body hydrated.

Fruits

Water-rich fruits are great for staying hydrated. Sweet fruits curb your sugar cravings preventing you from eating refined sugars. Also, include citrus fruits like oranges in your diet as they contain vitamin C and lots of fibre. Lemons on the other hand helps with spells of period nausea.

Green leafy vegetables –

Your body bleeds for 3 to 7 days. Alto menstrual bleeding is a natural biological process and every healthy female of reproductive age read every month still it causes the iron level to drop. Most of the female of reproductive age are animates due to iron deficiency. And be sure to include green leafy vegetables such as spinach, fenugreek leaves, kale etc in your diet.

Green leafy vegetables

Nuts and Seeds –

Almonds, walnuts, cashew nuts, raisins, pumpkin seeds, sesame seeds and peanuts are rich sources of magnesium, vitamin E and vitamin D. These foods soothe menstrual cramps. Eating nuts and seeds prevent you from eating junk food when on periods, instead you eat a healthy supplement.

Herbal Teas –

Some tea helps to relieve menstrual cramps and make you feel calm. For examples green tea, peppermint tea, ginger tea, chamomile tea, and lemon tea.

Herbal Teas

Chia seeds and turmeric –

Both chia seeds and turmeric are best foods to eat when on periods. Chia seed is rich source of fiber. Turmeric water on the other hand lowers down bloating. Chia seeds keep you full, and prevents you from munching on fried and processed food.

Flaxseed –

Munching flax seeds rich in Omega 3 fatty acids during menstrual bleeding boost your immune system and prevents constipation. In addition, it relieves pain and other symptoms of premenstrual syndrome.

Whole grain –

Whole grains are rich source of fiber. It includes complex carbohydrates that not only provides you with the required energy but also vital vitamins and minerals.

Whole grain

Female body is very sensitive to internal and external stimuli during menstrual bleeding phase. It is very important that you take care of yourself and make good food choices. Avoid alcohol, red meat, spicy food process and junk food when on periods to avoid discomfort and pain.

Cramps and pain during menstrual bleeding cannot be eliminated as they are part of menstrual cycle but there are certain foods that can provide you some relief. In addition, it is advised to exercise and walk around or use heating pads to relieve pain and discomfort. Many females crave for coffee, chocolate and ice cream during periods. Eating them in moderation is fine.

Many females are so worried about what to eat and what to avoid when on periods that they do not eat anything. Avoid starving yourself when on periods and take a well-balanced diet that includes food from all food sources.

Refrences:-

https://www.pcrm.org/good-nutrition/nutrition-information/using-foods-against-menstrual-pain
https://www.thewomens.org.au/health-information/periods/healthy-periods/exercise-diet-periods
https://www.bbc.co.uk/food/articles/periods

Dr. Ritu Kumari Gupta: Professionally a homeopathic doctor and a dietician Dr. Ritu Kumari Gupta is passionate about writing health and parenting blogs. She believes in holistic approach towards health and well being.

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Foods To Keep You Happy During Periods

Foods To Keep You Happy During Periods