Foods to avoid during Periods | Menstrual cycle

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Last updated : 22-07-2024

FRUITS TO AVOID IN PERIODS TIME

PINEAPPLE

Pineapple is a high sugar content fruit it can worsen the period cramps and bloating. The Pineapple will increase the blood flow and makes heavy bleeding because of over bleeding it may cause anemic problem,iron deficiency problem.

PAPAYA

Papaya contains estrogen like compounds it may leads to mood swing and cramps. The papaya was rich in fiber so it may can causes digestive problems papayas is a intensify hormonal fluctuations.So safe way to avoid Papaya during period.

MANGOES

Mangoes is a good fruit but not on periods due to high in fibre and sugar content can be cause digestive problem. Mangoes also cause cramps. Because of digestive problem diarrhea may happen during mensural time.

VEGETABLES TO AVOID IN PERIODS TIME

Peas,corns,mushrooms, onion,garlic,beans and legumes, broccoli, cauliflower, cabbage etc....

Onions & garlic

Onion and garlic is high in fiber which can worsen in blotting and digestive problems. It may irritate the stomach and cause cramps. So you might want to reduce the conception of garlic and onion during your period.

Mushrooms

Mushroom is high in fibre and water content which can worse in digestive issues ,bloating and cramps problem. May increase the gas due to their high raffinose content.

Beans and legumes

While they are nutritious, beans and legumes can lead to gas and bloating for some people. So u might want to limit intake during periods.It may cause digestive issues .

AVOID SPICY FOOD DURING PERIOD

The spicy foods can sometimes irritate your stomach and digestive systems. Which may not comfortable during our periods time.It might be good idea to avoiding spicy food during periods.like hot peppers, spicy soups, streets food like fried rice,vada curry,and chettinad dishes,oil foods etc...

ALCOHOLIC AND SMOKEY

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Now a days in over 2k generation so much of girls addicted to drugs so it must be avoid Drugs.Because it will cause a cramps, bloating, mood swing, fatigue and dehydration. Alcohol can cause water retention worsening in bloating. Smoking can causes increase estrogen leave may lead over bleeding. It may also disturb the hormonal balance.

AVOID CAFFEINE DURING MENSURAL TIME

Caffeine is constricted the blood vessels and increase cramps severity .it is also increase mood swing and anxiety. Caffeine may disturb our sleep .Caffeine can causes blotting because it is water retention.

Carbonated drinks and other Sugar drinks avoid during Periods

The sugar drinks can cause cramps severity. Carbonated drinks can water retention ,worsen in blotting,mood swings ,increase Anxiety and stress it is also dehydrate the body during mensural time. So it is must avoid during mensural time.

SAFE FOODS WE CAN ADD DURING MENSURAL TIME

Add normal water, Herbal tea,nuts and seeds like( almond, flaxseed,pumpkinseed etc..),hot chocolate,fatty fishes,yogurt, avacoda, fruits like pomegranate, apple,sweet potatoes etc..

These foods may reduced the cramp pain and improve mood and energy level, support hormonal balance and boast iron and calcium levels.