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What you should eat and what not to eat during your period

  

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This really can make a difference during your period. Commonly we crave for those sugary delights, particularly chocolate and unhealthy fatty foods as we try to comfort ourselves during the days of our period. BUT, you may not realize that what you eat can actually make the symptoms worse.

What NOT to eat during your periods

• Avoid, if you can, anything containing lots of sugar. Sugar causes rapid changes in blood sugar levels which can lead to mood swings. 
• Alcohol can add to your pre-menstrual blues, and make you more likely to have headaches, so try to avoid if possible. 
• Fatty types of meat like beef and lamb. Instead eat fish or poultry. Avoid greasy comfort foods. 
• Caffeine raises the level of estrogen which in turn causes your breasts to be sensitive. Caffeine is not only found in coffee and tea, but also chocolate and cola. 
• Foods high in salt. Salt can add to your bloating because it increases water retention. High dosages of salt are found in fast food, ready-meals and potato crisps.

 What TO eat during your periods

• Eating complex carbohydrates, such a whole grains, cereals, pulses, rice and pasta, can help dampen the craving of your sweet tooth. 
• Eat good sources of vitamin A, such as sweet potatoes, spinach and raw carrots to help combat over oily skin that can lead to acne. 
• Foods rich in vitamin C. Citrus fruits, pomegranate and cranberry juices are particularly high. Asparagus, broccoli and brussel sprouts also good to help relieve pre-menstrual stress. 
• And last, but not, least, the 'ladies' vitamin, vitamin B. Particularly B6, which can be found in nuts, eggs, fish, potatoes, leafy green veggies, bananas and tuna amongst others.

It's worth a try girls if you want to beat the unwanted side effects of your monthly period!

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