7 Foods to Avoid While on Your Period ...

Diana Nov 1, 2023

7 Foods to Avoid While on Your Period ...
7 Foods to Avoid While on Your Period ...

To avoid feeling miserable, there are certain foods to avoid while on your period. Painful cramps, depressive moods and bloating can make your period the worst thing that's ever happened to you, but food plays a big role. Although these foods are never the best choice for your health, they are almost poisonous during that time of the month. These are some of the foods to avoid while on your period.

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1. Fatty Meats

meat,food,wagyu beef,red meat,kobe beef, The fats found in meats are mostly saturated, which can cause pain and inflammation. Additionally, when you’re already suffering from cramps, saturated fats can actually worsen the pain, making fatty meats the number one on the list of foods to avoid while on your period. If you can’t resist your craving for meat, opt for lean meats or, even healthier, fish.

2. Ice Cream

food,dish,dessert,ice cream,plant, Yes, that bucket of ice cream is just what you need at the moment, but dairy products are high in fats and therefore have the same effects as fatty meats. Of course, this also goes for cheeses and cream. When cooking, try to avoid cheesy or creamy dishes, and if you really need a scoop of ice cream, look for a non-dairy gelato without added sugars.

3. Processed Foods

food,dish,produce,plant,junk food, Although processed foods are an easy choice, they won't help your discomfort in any way. Foods like snacks, chips and canned foods often contain high amounts of sodium, causing bloating and discomfort. Opt for wholesome foods and snacks instead. A handful of unsalted nuts is an example of a great snack while you’re on your period.

4. Caffeine

cup,drink,coffee,coffee cup,coffee milk, If you’re a coffee-addict, this might be a difficult one to let go for a few days. However, caffeine can contribute to irregular periods. Additionally, doctors have said it can worsen menstrual cramps, as well as cause sleep difficulties and depressive moods. Although some teas also contain caffeine, it contains much less of it compared to coffee, making tea a good alternative. You should also avoid energy drinks.

5. Sugary Foods

food,dessert,cookie,cookies and crackers,baked goods, Sugary foods, like candy, cookies and cakes are a big no-no during that time of the month. It elevates your mood for only a short while, before causing a big crash. The effects during menstruation are even bigger, and sugary foods also worsen the pain from cramps. If you need something sweet, go for some sweet fruits like melon, mango or a juicy peach.

6. Alcohol

drink,distilled beverage,alcoholic beverage,whisky,alcohol, Alcohol increases all the symptoms of PMS and cramps, so avoiding booze while on your period will make your week less bad than it already is. Additionally, alcohol acts as a blood thinner, which in turn increases your flow, causing even more discomfort. The effects can be noticed from just one glass, so avoid it altogether and grab that cup of tea.

7. Commercial Baked Goods

food,berry,dessert,muffin,produce, You may feel you deserve a muffin from the bakery around the corner, but you’re going to regret it. Commercial baked goods are high in trans-fats, driving the estrogen level up. When you’re on your period, this can cause a sudden pain in the uterus. Eating bread that is high in fiber is a better way to help you through your menstruation.

Menstruation is an interesting thing. Some are always happy to see it coming, while others growl in anger. One thing is for sure: every woman experiences discomfort from it at some point. If you’re suffering a lot of discomfort, avoiding these foods may be the solution for you. Do you have other tips to make your period less uncomfortable?

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This is all I eat while on my period, writhing in pain drinking coffee and eating chocolates and cookies

that sucks how are we supposed to feel better 😩 at least we can eat chocolate

Tomato & Onion, believe it or not it's because it's naturally cold. Yup u read it right. Have SUPERMALT because it's rich in Iron😉

Ginseng tea is my secret to a way less horrible period :D

Wait....what?! But this is all the stuff we WANT to eat when we're on our period!!!!

I thought they said chocolate helped

I heard that in China women never eat cold food when on their period just lukewarm and warm food. it's supposed to keep cramps away.

but... you can't refuse a scoop of ice cream!!

i like this post.☺️☺️

is it just me or was some of the lines of the article cut off?!

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