Among the many struggles in life, period pain is something that comes like a monthly installment. It’s a different story altogether for everyone, but at some point, the cramping feeling due to the uterine line breaking down comes with some sort of discomfort and uneasy feeling.
This discomfort can be resolved with a certain set of foods, which not only adds a better nutritious option for the ‘special days’ but is also uplifting and suitable to combat period pain.
Practice life exercising, stretching movements or 10 mins of concentrated breathing along with these nourishments to ‘Go with your best flow’
1) Warm water to replenish throughout the day!
Hydrating is the key to a healthy and replenished day. As you get way more bloating during the menstrual cycle, consuming warm water saves you from having unnecessary bloating. The bodily fluids respond faster as compared to cold water and increasing blood flow in the veins helps flush out toxins! This helps prevent
2) Citrus Fruits to freshen up the feeling of pain!
The feelings of vomiting certainly take over during the menses. In this scenario, having citrus fruits, not only changes your taste but also is replenishing to sip on during the day. Make a pitcher of water with citrusy fruits and low sodium drinks for overall health and hydration.
3) Dark Chocolate to help with grumpy mood swings!
The most popular and quick fix to control mood swings during the day is keeping a pack of dark chocolate handy. At times of stress and sudden mood attacks, caffeine and magnesium help cure the ultimate need to fix those odd-time issues.
4) Calcium rich foods to heal joint aches while doing activities!
Calcium is not only an important mineral but is also a quick pain reliever. Calcium gets dissolved in the bones easily and this is how it supports the whole abdomen area to a stable level and eases joint pains for the unstoppable you, any time of the month.
5) High Fibre foods to keep you full for longer and satisfied from within!
High fiber foods like flaxseeds, rice, wheat, millet etc., not only make you feel full but also promote a healthier gut and ample amount of energy supply to the bloodstreams. Nausea, Diarrhea, Headaches are very common during these times. It is also a power deal for the menstrual days, as fibrous food promotes ‘good’ bacteria in the stomach for better and peaceful sleep.
6) Ginger tea helps with healing pain and ease cramps!
The medicinal properties of ginger are not only soothing but are also the perfect me-time to help eliminate unnecessary tension by regulating blood sugar levels. Have a ginger tea during the evening time, which not only promotes a lighter feel and easy digestion too.
7) Iron rich Sources like green leafy vegetables that regenerate the production of blood!
As you are losing a lot of blood, having iron rich foods, to accelerate healthy blood circulation and cell regeneration is extremely important. Having iron consistently iron your diet also prevents pre and post menstrual acne and acne scars from happening.
8) Lighter foods like oatmeal keep your energetic flow all day!
Oats are your best bet if you suffer from PMS (Premenstrual Syndrome). Sometimes a bad mood leads to a bad attitude. It is not only important to stay calm but also stay in touch with your nervous system for a more mindful and energetic flow of the day!
9) Probiotic rich foods help with gases in the stomach!
Nothing feels better than a splash of cold water on a hot day. This is exactly what happens, when we have foods rich in probiotics, like Yogurt, Bananas, Fresh berries. Ice-creams are helpful in this case for a quick cramping relief, but too much sugar will again promote hype in sudden mood swings.
10) Good amount of sunshine for a quick detox!
Sunshine is both warming and relaxing. Vitamin D from the sun is not only a quick mood uplifter but also nutritious at the same time. If you never gave a thought to it, you should give it a try today!
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