Food to eat and avoid during periods
Food to eat and to avoid during your period In this article : food to eat : food to avoid and : fruit to eat First : FOOD TO EAT DURING PERIOD 1. Salmon Studies have repeatedly shown that women who consume the most omega-3s have milder period pain. And oily fish such as salmon (mackerel, trout and sardines too) are packed full of these wonderful anti-inflammatory fats. Aim to eat oily fish at least twice a week, and to further boost your omega-3s, flaxseeds, walnuts and omega-3 enriched eggs are all good sources. 2. Ginger Sipping on fresh ginger tea may help to ease painful abdominal cramping. In a research study, 150 women were instructed to take 1 g of ginger powder per day, for the first 3 days of their period. Ginger managed to reduce pain as effectively as the drugs mefenamic acid (an anti-inflammatory painkiller) and ibuprofen. To make ginger tea, peel a thumb-sized piece of root ginger, slice, and steep in hot water with a slice ...
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