When you make a title like that, I wonder if there are any men checking in just to see what's up! ;)
If there are any that had to sneak a peak, pretty sure they won't stick around long!
One day I'll be a "big girl" and not have to deal with this, but until then,
I have looked all over for ways to make living with it a little easier. Show your body a little love and feed it those things that will keep yourself stable and your body functioning optimally. Here is a simplified list of things you should be eating (and drinking!) to help you sail through that time of the month:
13 Things You Should Eat During Your Period
Iron Fortified cereal/ lean red meat- Replenishes iron from blood loss. Can include liver, but who really eats that?
Water - Replenishes fluids, and is a much better choice for your body's all around health than diet sodas, girlfriends! Important, important, important!
Add lemon or lime to the water you drink - Citrus helps control bloating.
Calcium - A woman whose diet is high in calcium (supplements included) experience less cramping, bloating, and headaches before and during their period, than women who are calcium deficient.
Salmon and tuna - The vitamin D in salmon helps with cramps and mood swings; 3 ounces of salmon delivers 530 IU's, but I say go outside! Sunshine delivers far more IU's of vitamin D! (see THIS post)
Flax seed - Helps to reduce cramps. Add them to your breakfast smoothie.
Leafy greens - Spinach, kale, and swiss chard are high in iron and calcium. Don't like them? Throw them into your smoothie too!
Bananas - Boosts your mood and helps to regulate bowels for those women who experience diarrhea during their period.
Raw nuts and seeds - That's raw, not salted and candy coated or it will cause you to retain water. Pumpkin seeds are high in Vit C, which is good for the reproductive system.
Fruit - Craving sweets? Instead, opt for the natural sweetness of fruit, you won't regret it later.
Whole grains - They won't spike your insulin levels, help you feel fuller longer avoiding overeating and giving into every craving.
Omega 3 fats from fish oil or capsules - Women with low intake of omega 3's have more painful periods. Lastly, my personal favorite...
Dark chocolate - The antioxidants in chocolate is linked to boosting serotonin levels which improve your mood and will satisfy cravings. Go ahead and indulge, but don't overdo!
Looks a lot like the way we are supposed to be eating everyday, doesn't it?
Here's to better health, especially during those few cherished days of the month!
