What are the dietary principles for women during menstruation?

　　When menstruation is about to come, women will experience mild or severe "premenstrual syndrome" physically and mentally, such as restlessness, emotional instability, easy conflict with others, swelling of the chest or abdomen, weight gain, general edema, changes in appetite, Oral ulcers , acne, headache, etc. These conditions usually appear 10 to 14 days before menstruation and end within 24 hours after menstruation begins. The severity of symptoms and onset time vary depending on individual circumstances. also, female There may also be lower abdominal pain during menstruation distended pain , low back pain, abnormal dosage or difficulty in controlling the cycle and other abnormal situations.

　　In order to go through the menstrual period smoothly and improve symptoms of discomfort, you should pay attention to ensuring a normal and regular life and exercise regularly. exercise body, and you can also choose an appropriate diet according to each person's different physical conditions. Here are a few things to note about your menstrual diet:

　　1. Don’t deliberately eat sweets. Such as drinks, cakes, brown sugar, candies. Prevent blood sugar instability and aggravate various discomforts during menstruation.

　　2. Eat more high-fiber foods, such as vegetables, fruits, whole grains, whole wheat noodles, brown rice, oats and other foods. Adequate intake of high-fiber foods can promote the secretion of estrogen, increase the magnesium content in the blood, regulate menstruation and calm down. nerve。

　　3. Eat walnuts, cashews, dried beans and other foods rich in vitamin B complex between meals.

　　4. Get enough protein. Eat more high-protein foods such as meat, eggs, tofu, and soybeans to replenish nutrients and minerals lost during menstruation.

　　5. Diet should be regular and quantitative. It can prevent blood sugar from rising and falling suddenly, reduce rapid heartbeat, and relieve discomforts such as dizziness, fatigue, and emotional instability.

　　6. Avoid eating foods containing coffee Because these drinks, such as coffee, tea, etc., can increase anxiety and restlessness, you can drink barley tea or mint tea instead.

　　7. Avoid eating foods that are too hot, too cold, or have excessive temperature changes.

　　8. Women with heavy blood loss should consume more spinach, candied dates, red vegetables (the soup is red vegetables), Grape Dry and other high-fiber foods can help replenish blood.

　　9. Women who are about to face menopause should consume more calcium-rich foods such as milk and dried fish.