Do’s and Don’ts During Periods

Those days of the month are very critical. Special care must be taken during those days in order to prevent occurrence serious complications later.

Overall, one must lead a healthier lifestyle, especially during periods. This includes eating well, drinking lots of water and exercising just enough.

There are certain food you must avoid and others that you must increase your consumption. You must consume more foods that are rich in iron and antioxidants. Natural food sources of iron include oysters, shrimp, salmon, chicken and turkey. The non-vegetarian sources may cause constipation. Moreover, constipation is common during periods. If you feel discomfort in your bowel movements then choose vegetarian options.

There are plenty of vegetarian options to choose from. These include turnip greens, broccoli, almonds, chick beans, kidney beans, soy beans, walnuts, cashews. You may even treat yourself with sweet fruits like prunes and fig. They help in sufficing the craving for sweet `n` sour during periods.

Make sure you consume enough diary products to receive enough calcium. Women need 1200 mg of calcium everyday. A standard serving of curd bowl offers 300 mg of calcium. Magnesium deficiency is well associated with mood swings of the women. It may also increase bloating during periods. Peanuts and tofu are good source of magnesium. Eat on.

Include green leafy vegetables like spinach, kale, cabbage, etc., to receive enough nutrients for your body. Take long slow walks to ease menstrual cramps. Avoid painkiller medications. You must do exercises that do not stress uterus.

Apart from these “Dos”, there are certain things you must avoid during periods.  Neither eat too much salty food nor too many artificial sweeteners. You must also not eat very spicy food. A lot of spices may cause bloating or acidity problems. Do not exercise vigorously.

Almost 80 ml of blood is lost every month during menses. So you must drink good amounts of water to remain hydrated.