What should I eat when I have my period?

What should I eat during my period? A complete guide to diet during menstruation

During menstruation, a woman's body will go through a series of changes. A reasonable diet can help relieve discomfort and supplement nutrition. The following are the menstrual diet topics and scientific advice that have been hotly discussed on the Internet in the past 10 days.

1. Diet principles during menstruation

1. Supplement iron: A large amount of iron is lost during menstruation, which can easily lead to fatigue and dizziness.
2. Choose warm foods: avoid cold and cold stimulation that may cause dysmenorrhea.
3. Control salt intake: reduce the risk of edema
4. Increase vitamin B complex: relieve mood swings

2. Dietary guidelines for the three stages of menstruation

3. List of foods to avoid during menstruation

4. Popular diet regimens

1.Brown sugar ginger jujube tea: 3 slices of ginger + 5 red dates + 20g of brown sugar, boil and drink
2.Wuhong Tang: Stew 30g each of red beans, red peanuts, red dates, wolfberries and brown sugar
3.Black rice health porridge: 50g black rice + 15g longan + 100g yam, cooked over slow fire

5. Common misunderstandings about diet during menstruation

• Myth 1: You can eat sweets as much as you want during menstruation (can easily lead to blood sugar fluctuations)
• Myth 2: Salt must be avoided completely (appropriate sodium ions help maintain electrolyte balance)
• Misunderstanding 3: The more brown sugar water you drink, the better (no more than 30g per day is appropriate)

6. Special physical conditioning suggestions

Warm reminder: Individuals vary greatly. If you have severe dysmenorrhea or abnormal bleeding, it is recommended to seek medical treatment in time. Maintaining a regular schedule, exercising moderately, and adjusting your diet will provide better results.