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What food must be avoided during the menstrual cycle time for females?

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Question added by Mohammad Jamaal , Business Development Executive , NGT L.L.C
Date Posted: 2016/04/04
Habriel Fring
by Habriel Fring , woba , wobas

Certain foods like caffeine, alcohol, and salty snacks can exacerbate menstrual symptoms like cramps and bloating. It's best to avoid them and eat more fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and lean proteins. These provide nutrients like magnesium, vitamin B6, and omega-3s to combat inflammation and regulate prostaglandin levels. I struggled with painful periods until I improved my diet. Eating clean, nutrient-dense foods made a big difference in reducing my menstrual cramps and PMS. Check out women health for more on managing menstrual health

- Avoid drinking cold things or ice cream.

 

- Avoid eating vegetables and fruits, sticky, such as

Okra, pumpkins, bananas, mallow, mango, eggplant, cantaloupe, watermelon and others.

 

- Avoid eating, drinking acid such as lemon, orange,  yogurt,  acid cheese and tomatoes.

 

- Avoid caffeine in coffee, tea and soft drinks.

 

- Must stay away from refined suger ,  confectionery,

White rice, white bread, pasta.

 

- Avoid salted foods and pickled and fried  and sodas.

 

- Avoid alcohol and wines.

 

- Avoid fatty foods , such as red meat and full-fat dairy foods.

 

Avoid foods that cause the swelling and gases such as lettuce, cabbage, nuts, chickpeas and beans.

Etinosa Nehizena
by Etinosa Nehizena , Leader , Touching lives international

Foods you should avoid during the menstrual cycle times for females are: 

 

Caffeine

Avoid caffeine and products like chocolate, sodas, tea and coffee during the menstrual cycle. Caffeine narrows the blood vessels and dehydrates the body, which can cause headaches and may increase anxiety during your period.

 

 

 

Processed foods

Reducing how much sodium you consume can help with water retention and bloating. It´s best to avoid canned foods, processed foods, like cold meats and cheeses, soy sauce, etc., and any packaged food that contains 200 mg or more sodium per portion.

 

Fried food

Fries

 

Fatty foods like meat, whole dairy products, fried foods and oils increase estrogen levels. All types of fat, from both animal and vegetable, increase estrogen levels. Maintaining stable estrogen levels means that the changes in the uterus aren’t as dramatic, reducing cramps and pain.

 

Sugar

Refined sugar increases and then blocks the amount sugar in the blood, making us lethargic and grumpy. Avoid eating too much sugar. Try to eat fewer pastries, sweets, cereals at breakfast time and white flour, all of which your body quickly turns into sugar. Try to eat small, regular meals during the day, instead of three large meals, and you´ll have more balanced blood sugar levels, and better moods.

 

MARIKUMAR RAMASWAMY
by MARIKUMAR RAMASWAMY , Clinical Dietetic Coordinator , Amwaj Catering Services Company

You should avoid sugary items and drinks too . Because it will increase your pain and other bad symptoms to be increase. Hence, try to avoid and cut off the fried snacks and red meat also. You can take fish like salmon and sardine. Take whole grains and cereals is good to get steady the levels of protein. Chicken can be taken at to grams.  

 

Use cyclediet.com website for more information on the foods to include and exclude,.

Dina Samy Abdel Fatah mhmud
by Dina Samy Abdel Fatah mhmud , Dietitian , Saudi German Hospital

Caffeinated Foods and Beverages

Restricting your consumption of foods and beverages that contain caffeine can help relieve menstrual symptoms. Caffeine-containing foods and beverages, such as chocolate, coffee, tea and soft drinks, worsen symptoms such as anxiety, depression and breast tenderness, according to James F. Balch and Mark Stengler, authors of "Prescription for Natural Cures." In addition, many energy drinks contain caffeine. Instead, focus on drinking herbal teas and plenty of water to keep your body properly hydrated.

Processed Foods

Keeping salt intake under control can help you avoid bloating and the puffy, heavy feeling that comes with it. Avoiding processed foods is one of the best ways to control salt consumption because processed foods and convenience foods are typically packed with sodium. Instead, eat whole foods such as fresh fruits and vegetables, lean meats, fish and poultry, nuts, whole grains and unsaturated fats like olive oil, which are naturally low in sodium and promote overall health.

Foods High in Fat

High-fat foods have a strong influence on hormonal activity in your body, according to the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine. Hormone changes during the menstrual cycle are linked to symptoms such as bloating and breast tenderness. On the other hand, consuming a diet low in saturated fats helps reduce excess estrogen levels, according to Balch and Stengler. Avoid foods such as fatty cuts of beef, whole-milk dairy products, sausages and burgers. Focus instead on fresh fruits and vegetables, whole grains, fish and lean cuts of poultry and meat.

Sugary Foods

Due to hormonal changes during menstruation, blood sugar levels become unstable, and many women crave sweets. Eating foods high in sugar adds to your blood sugar fluctuations, resulting in mood swings and tension. In addition, consuming refined, sugar-rich foods can contribute to immune system imbalance and fatigue. Instead of reaching for a doughnut to satisfy your sweet tooth, have a fiber-rich fruit salad topped with low-fat yogurt.

Summary : 

Avoid these foods:

  1. Food containing Caffeine: chocolate, caffeinated soda, tea and coffee
  2. Fatty and fried foods
  3. Salty and sour foods containing high amounts of sodium: pickle, canned food, chips, snacks,salted popcorn, asian food made with sauces.
  4. Sugary foods like candy
  5. Dairy products like milk, cheese, buttermilk, yoghurt
  6. Red meat

Include these in your diet:

  1. Food rich in omega-3 fatty acid: Salmon, tuna, walnuts, flax seeds
  2. Calcium and magnesium rich foods: Broccoli and fortified cereals
  3. Foods rich in vitamin-C: Green leafy vegetables, zucchini, tomatoes, oranges, lemon, strawberry
  4. Fresh fruits
  5. Whole grains
  6. Green tea, peppermint tea
  7. Drink plenty of water

Source : 

http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/

http://www.fwhc.org/health/moon.htm

http://www.pamf.org/heartfailure/lifestyle/diet/foods.html

http://www.fitnessmagazine.com/recipes/healthy-eating/superfoods/-food-cures/?page=2

http://www.livestrong.com/article/-foods-to-avoid-during-your-period/

fatima seifeddine
by fatima seifeddine , Science/ Biology teacher and coordinator from grade one till 12 , AVERROES collage

sweets, caffeine, fatty and fried foods and foods with high amount of sodium.

 

 

 

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