Menstruation is a special period for women. Because of the special physiological situation of women in this period, we should avoid eating some food, otherwise it will easily cause physical damage. These foods are mainly divided into three categories:
1, cold shift
That is, Chinese medicine refers to cold foods such as pears, bananas, water chestnuts, tremella, stone flowers, tremella and so on. Most of these foods have the effects of clearing away heat and toxic materials, nourishing yin and reducing fire. Eating it at ordinary times is beneficial to the human body, but it should be avoided or eaten less during menstruation, otherwise it will easily cause dysmenorrhea, irregular menstruation and other symptoms.
2, spicy
Such as cinnamon, pepper, clove, pepper, etc. This kind of food is seasoned, and adding some peppers to the usual dishes can make the dishes taste better. However, menstrual women should not eat these spicy and irritating foods, otherwise it will easily lead to dysmenorrhea and menorrhagia.
3. Foods that affect sexual function
Water chestnut, water bamboo, wax gourd, Chinese kale, bracken, rabbit meat, black fungus and hemp seed.
Dietary rules during menstruation
When menstruation is coming, women's body and mind will have mild or severe "premenstrual syndrome", such as fidgeting, emotional instability, easy conflict with people, chest or abdomen swelling, weight gain, edema, appetite change, oral ulcer, acne, headache and so on. These conditions usually occur before menstruation 10 to 14 days and end within 24 hours after menstruation begins. The severity and frequency of symptoms vary from person to person. In addition, women may also have abdominal distension and pain during menstruation, backache, abnormal volume or difficulty in grasping the cycle.
In order to successfully pass the menstrual period and improve the symptoms of discomfort, we should pay attention to ensuring a normal and regular life, exercising regularly, and choosing a suitable diet according to everyone's different physical conditions. Here are some precautions about menstrual diet:
1, don't deliberately eat sweets. Such as drinks, cakes, brown sugar and candy. Prevent blood sugar instability and avoid aggravating various discomforts during menstruation.
2. Eat more high-fiber foods, such as vegetables, fruits, whole grains, whole wheat flour, brown rice, oats and other foods. Eating enough high-fiber food can promote the discharge of estrogen, increase the content of magnesium in blood, regulate menstruation and soothe the nerves.
Eat some foods rich in vitamin B between meals, such as walnuts, cashews and dried beans.
4. Take enough protein. Eat more high-protein foods such as meat, eggs, tofu and soybeans to supplement the nutrients and minerals lost during menstruation.
5. Eat regularly and quantitatively. It can prevent the rise and fall of blood sugar, reduce the heartbeat and relieve dizziness, fatigue and emotional instability.
6. Avoid caffeinated drinks, such as coffee and tea, because these drinks will increase anxiety and anxiety, and you can drink barley tea and mint tea instead.
7. Avoid eating food that is too hot, too cold, and the temperature changes too much.
8. Women who have lost a lot of blood should eat more high-fiber foods, such as spinach, candied dates, red vegetables (the soup is red) and raisins to help replenish blood.
9. Women who are about to face menopause should eat more calcium-rich foods such as milk and dried fish.