We know that what we eat affects the health and our mood, but this thing is especially important during menstruation, when we need to resist heroically to headaches, painful cramps, mood swings and such other inconveniences... But there are some foods recommended in these difficult days, whose consumption can help us to overcome more easily.
Hormonal changes that occur during this time makes us more sensitive and increases the need for fluids, calcium, iron and vitamins such as B and E, which is why there are foods recommended and not recommended by specialists. Let them know together:
Recommended foods to relieve unpleasant symptoms
It is essential to make sure that you provide your body the vitamins and minerals necessary for optimum performance especially at this time, so you should include in your food sources of iron, magnesium, calcium and vitamins such as leafy green vegetables, nuts, oatmeal, sesame seeds or dairy products, and foods rich in Omega 3 fatty acids, which can relieve menstrual pain and cramps, such as flaxseed, walnuts, salmon, herring, mackerel, tuna, beans or tofu.
Also, to your body you must provide the necessary dose of calcium, which can be purchased from dairy products, but also from other food sources such as spinach, cereals, oranges, almonds or pinto beans.
Also, an increased consumption of fiber improves digestion, gives you a dose of energy and facilitates the absorption of vitamins, which is why you should not stop at your fruits and vegetables such as carrots, kale, peas, lentils, nuts , apricots, figs or prunes and drink plenty of fluids, water, tea or stewed, avoiding coffee, alcohol, soda drinks or high sugar content.
Recommended foods and not recommended foods
In terms of "not recommended foods" is indicated as possible to stay away from those high in fat, sweets, fried foods , the fast food the processed foods, with a large amount of sodium that can cause even greater retention water and bloating, also lowering cosumul of salt, tea and chocolate.
Hoping that these few recommended foods will "take effect" when will be the case, that will give you strength and energy and help you forget the pain pills, I wish you a wonderful day!
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