Don't just ask your girlfriend to drink warm water! Nutritionist: Eating this way before, during and after menstruation can help relieve menstrual pain and discomfort.
Many women suffer from “menstrual pain” every month, which can even make them weak and unable to focus on work, family or personal activities. Dietitian Gao Minmin pointed out in the community that adopting different dietary patterns before, during and after menstruation will not only help relieve menstrual pain and discomfort, but also hope to improve annoying problems such as edema and poor metabolism.
Nutritionist Gao Minmin lists the different nutrient needs of the “three major stages” of menstruation as follows:
1. Before menstruation
Common symptoms: poor metabolism, edema, etc.; mental state is also prone to anxiety, mood swings, poor concentration, etc.
Nutritional supplements: It is recommended to supplement good sources of protein, calcium, potassium, tryptophan, dietary fiber, etc., which can help stabilize your mood and maintain smooth bowel movements. Such as chicken breasts, bananas, fruits and vegetables, salmon, chicken soup, soy milk, etc. are all good choices.
2. During menstruation
Common symptoms: abdominal distension, menstrual pain, dizziness and headache, etc.; some women are also prone to soft stools, diarrhea, etc. at this time.
Nutritional supplement: It is recommended to supplement calcium, berries, and pectin-containing foods. Ginger can also help improve the problem of cold hands and feet, and berries can help eliminate bacteria in private areas. People who are prone to soft stools and diarrhea can eat foods containing pectin to help the stool form. It is recommended to eat ginger red bean soup, blueberries, ginger clam soup, sesame milk, dark chocolate, apples, etc.
3. After menstruation
Common symptoms: Physical fatigue, cognitive decline, or difficulty concentrating.
Nutritional supplement: It is recommended to supplement sources of iron and vitamin C, such as duck blood, beef, red amaranth, kiwi fruit, and guava. You can also drink milder Siwuyin products in moderation.
Finally, nutritionist Gao Minmin reminds female friends that in addition to taking more nutrition before, during and after menstruation, they should also eat less high-sugar, high-fried foods, desserts, spicy foods, alcoholic beverages, raw and cold foods, and less food during this period. Coexist peacefully with menstruation and avoid severe menstrual pain or discomfort that affects daily life.
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