10 things you should eat when your on your periods

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10 things you should eat when your on your periods “God made girls have monthly periods and give birth, because he knew guys weren’t strong enough to handle it.” Every girl goes though this painful time and its one of the most annoying things that ever existed. But there is always a brighter side to this. Here we will look at 10 things you should eat when your on periods, and NO ice cream is not one of them. You’re a grown-ass woman who’s been getting her period for a long-ass time. And yet… Every month you’re thrown off guard with cramps, bloating, fatigue, cravings and a generally sour mood (thanks to the aforementioned physical pains). Next month, reach for one of these nine foods, which have been proven to ease some of the not-so-pleasant side effects of being a lady.

1. Leafy Greens: they are filled with iron and very rich in nutrients that your body needs when it’s on its cycle. Having a small salad one in a day will give your body the iron and nutrients it needs. However, be careful not to over eat a lot of greens as that might lead to bloating. 2. Fish: Tuna and salmon are rich with omega 3’s and other acids that are very useful to relax your muscles in your body and help with the cramps. 3. Banana’s: As it contains a lot of potassium, it helps boost your mood. It also contains B6 and other vitamins, this helps the blood. 4. Legumes: Exactly like greens, beans are a good source of iron and are quick to restore your body balance. You should monitor how much you eat as it gives you gas and can also lead to bloating. 5. Red Meat: till now we know that iron is common in all the mentioned. Eating meat will boost your iron, and if you have combined it with your salad or beans, then it will be able to get your iron level to a stable amount. 6. Chocolate: Almost all girls’ favorite. Chocolate contains caffeine and is filled with a lot of sugar. Having dark chocolate as its better since it is proven to release serotonin, the feel good chemical. You should moderate how much you take as again it can lead to weight gain and bloating.


7. Nuts and Seeds: They may look small, however, they are loaded with nutrients that are good for your body. You should be a bit careful that many of them are salted and can lead to water retention, this can cause a crash in sugar. Pick up raw ones rather than the processed. 8. Fruits: as much as we tell you to avoid sugar while on your periods fruits are an exception. Natural sugar instead of processed sugar is always better. Plums, figs and fiber rich fruits will help you reach a balance in your body. 9. Tea: Tea is a life saver. Yes, you should stay away from caffeine since it leads to discomfort during menstruation. However, Chamomile tea contains properties that can relieve you from muscle spasm and also helps reduce tension. To get a bit of relief from nausea, bloating ginger tea is the best solution. 10. Lots of Calcium: yogurt helps in digestion, it is also a very good source of calcium, which can give you ease and reduce the discomfort. I know, having your period can be no fun, but instead of accepting the fact you will have a tough week, you can make a few small changes to make it easier on yourself. Your body is an amazing thing, and it's incredible how it will respond if you put the right things in it. Periods can be a pain sometimes yet, we as girls have to be extremely thankful that we go through this. Yes, the guys can’t handle it, but without us there will be no life on earth. So don’t worry about the pain and keep in mind the few tips to be kept in mind while on your periods. It will not just help you, but it will make your periods not another week in the month where you can lose your heads and be on your drastic mood swings but a time you can pass like any other day. As said before, the core of self- care is learning to listen. Allowing yourself more down time around your period is a gift that you can give to yourself. It helps you not to become worn down and exhausted. Stay active so that the pain never catches up to you. Given that menstrual cycles are among the most normal, healthy human physical functions of the female body, its as simply one aspect or repetition of perfectly normal human experience, rather than abnormal. When we see it this way, we might start to notice how a burst of originality or a thoughtful mood might be related to where we are in our cycle, possibly even in a positive way.


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