Birdies…
Feeling
irritated, Feeling blown up. You got
cramps. Oh, so here you have menstrual cycle. You must have gone through cramps
going through your abdomen and feeling helpless. You have had enough of painkillers and
heating pads…
But,
did you by any chance realize what you are eating during your periods, even few
days before that??? Does that diet have the ability to reduce cramps? I know
food during cramps does not count your attention. But there is food which is
PMS friendly and makes a big difference during cramps. Your dietary adjustment
can certainly have an impact on the menstrual cramps. Here check out the
weapons r can actually use against the torment of periods.
Catch on Calcium
Calcium
has the properties to reduce the muscle cramping during menstruation. In a
study it is proved that women eating calcium rich dairy products have atleast
40 percent lesser risk of developing PMS. Food with calcium includes:
Milk
Products
Almonds
GreenVegetables
Lick on Dark
Chocolate
During
period getting craving for dark chocolate is normal. Dark chocolate is a
healthy option relatively since it not only satisfies your craving as well as relaxes
your muscles without consuming much fat.
Hand on Papaya
Papaya
has high level of vitamin A and C and some amount of calcium. It is a wonderful
fruit which not only helps in digestion but also good for skin.
Drink Water
We
all know fluids are the must when your body is cramping. Not only in periods
drinking water normally keeps your body dehydrated and increase blood flow to
the skin. If taking water directly is difficult you can try these water based
food:
Cucumbers
Lettuce
Watermelon
Berries
Sips on Tea
Caffeine
is a no-no during the period as it can result in anxiety. Therefore, to replace
the coffee addiction sips on tea. Nowadays you can find different types of tea
in market. Preferably, green tea helps to reduce cramps.
Go on with
Pineapple
The
summer’s food Pineapple has the properties to relax your muscles which further
reduce your cramps. You can consume this food plain, as juice or smoothie.
Hang on Banana
I
know you must be wondering how a banana can help in bloating. But it is true
that eating bananas after exercising helps in reducing muscular cramps. The
similar thing goes for the menstrual cramps. So, try to eat one banana during the
menstrual cycle to reduce cramps.
Pop some peanuts
Peanuts
are the good source of magnesium and vitamin B6. Magnesium helps to regulate
serotonin which actually helps to lift your mood swings. Peanuts are calorie
intense so must watch the quantity you consume as you don’t want to add on
weight to reduce menstrual cramps.
Go on Salmon hunt
Salmon
is a good source of vitamin D and omega-3 which helps us to reduce menstrual
symptoms like reducing irritability. It n helps to fight inflammation keeping
the bloating in check.
Disclaimer:
The information provided is just a snapshot of medical advice for better
understanding of our readers. It is not intended to offer a substitute to
professional treatment.
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