Foods To Avoid During Periods
Red Meat Your body produces prostaglandins throughout the menstrual cycle and causes contractions in your uterus to remove its lining. Avoid eating red meat as it has high levels of prostaglandins, which can induce severe cramps.
Oil and refined foods Avoid eating fried items like chips, cheese, and salad dressing as it contains trans fat that can raise oestrogen levels. Excess oestrogen during periods can result in digestive discomfort and mood swings.
Alcohol Stop drinking alcoholic beverages during menstruation. Blood loss during periods lowers the body's blood pressure, making it more vulnerable to the adverse effects of alcohol. Furthermore, it also increases menstrual flow and fatigue.
Processed Food Canned foods, overly processed meat, and foods containing too much salt, chemicals, and preservatives can aggravate bloating and water retention during periods.
Spicy Foods Eating spicy foods may cause gas and bloating during periods. One can replace spices with healthier alternatives like fresh chillies or cinnamon, turmeric, and fennel.
Caffeine We should limit the quantity of caffeine during periods. Although caffeine has no direct impact on periods it can shorten the length of periods. It can also cause increased urination or headache sometimes.
Excess Of Salt Consumption Excess of salt is also problematic during periods for women because it can make them feel more bloated, lethargic, and uncomfortable. Also too many sour things are harmful during periods, especially pickles.