Accordingto Unicef, approximately 26% of the population gets a period.
During our cycles, diet plays a surprising role in the intensity of period pain.
Unfortunately, some of your go-to foods might be the very thing exacerbating cramps.
Unfortunately, it’s also best to cut back on morning coffee during that time of the month.
Like sodium, caffeine increases water retention and, therefore,period bloating.
However, cutting back on certain foods should by no means entail eating less.
As Agyeman goes on to advise, “Honor your cravings!
For some, uterine cramps prove unmanageable.
However, just as some foods worsen period pain, other foods also have the ability to improve symptoms.
Tofu, lentils, beans, and quinoa are all rich in the proper nutrients, according toHealthline.
Leafy greens really, anything a deer might like to snack on will help maintain iron levels.
Check outthese veggie alternatives to red meatfor some period-week recipe ideas treat it as an opportunity for experimentation!
Certain herbal remedies, too, are said to improve cramping.
Ginger, for instance, has anti-inflammatory properties (via Healthline).
Perhaps most importantly, confirm to drink lots and lots of water during your menstrual cycle.
This will help with bloating and prevent possible dehydration.
