[RichardHaads]

I recently opened a thread on what not to eat during your period. Now I want to discuss what we should eat to feel a little better from PMS. I am bad at PMS every month so I for one need these advise and tips.

Fish. They are great foods to eat during menstruation because they are rich in protein and omega-3 fatty acids which are effective at reducing inflammation.

B vitamins. Getting plenty of the B vitamins can help to reduce problematic symptoms during menstruation.

Spicy Foods. Eating spicy foods may also help with the bloating since spicy foods such as cayenne pepper may act as vasodilators, which may improve blood circulation.

Magnesium rich foods. Magnesium rich foods may help with PMS relief. If there are no magnesium food sources readily available, you can take 200 mg of magnesium through multivitamin tablets.

Foods rich in calcium. It helps reduce symptoms related to PMS. Increased calcium intake improved women's PMS symptoms. Adequate levels of calcium intake for women 19 to 50 years old is 1,000 mg per day

Banana. It is great because of the vitamin B6 it contains which regulates blood glucose level, that can affect your mood.

High fiber and low-fat carbohydrates. Foods such as lentils, whole grain bread, oatmeal, lima beans and black beans are good during the monthly period. Eating high fiber carbohydrates ensures slow digestion so most of the energy produced is used up in the body's metabolism. Simple carbohydrates like sugar are quickly absorbed into the body and stored as fat which might cause bloating during menstruation.

Iron rich foods. An average woman lose between ½-1 cup of blood, which needs to be replenished to allow proper body functioning. Foods such as liver, mussels, oysters and clams, asparagus, pumpkin seeds, blackstrap molasses, and beans are all iron rich foods that are good for the body as it is the main mineral in red blood cells, which are important for oxygen transport in the body. Low oxygen supply to the brain is the main cause of headaches, nausea, vomiting and dizziness during your period.

Healthy proteins. Proteins are the main building blocks of hormones like estrogen and progesterone that regulate your menstrual cycle. Some include: tofu, beans, and lean meat.

[KinicsBonee]

This is a great thread and I'm sure many of our members here will like it a lot. Nobody likes PMS so if you eat the right foods, you can minimize the discomfort. I am not a big water drinking but during that time of the month, I do because adequate hydration relieves both bloating and water retention.

[RichardHaads]

I know how important it is to know which foods to eat to minimize PMS. I suffer from bloating, cramps, headache, and water retention every time I have my period because I eat all the foods that are not advisable . I eat too much sweet, salty, and cold foods because my body craves for it. Now that I know which ones I should avoid and which I should eat more, my PMS shouldn't be that bad. At least I hope so

[KinicsBonee]

Yeah you should, suffering from PMS isn't easy for us. It is uncomfortable, painful, and very stressful and we really need to do something about it.