what foods and drinks are good to have before and during your period?

Question

which foods and drinks in particular

is decaffinated tea good?

Answer 1

Soy products, rich in phytoestrogens, like soymilk, tofu etc.
Green leafy veg for the iron.
Melons etc. which are natural diuretics, to cut down on bloating.
Lots of fruit and veg for the vitamins.
Your body will BEG for chocolate but go easy! Buy pure (bitter) cocoa and make your own chocolate drinks, hot or cold, to avoid wieght gain (since you can control the sugar etc.)
And mild exercise will help with any pain.

Answer 2

Things that are iron rich, like red meat, broccoli, and spinach. Stay away from caffeinated drinks. They can make your cramps worse, and your boobs more sore. Drink more water, it will help with bloating. Try not to eat things with a lot of sodium/salt as it will make you retain more water. I know some girls crave salty/crunchy things so do the best you can.

Answer 3

Not sure about food but drink lots of water.

Answer 4

fruity stuff, like lots of juices and liquids. You should also take vegetables. These replenish energy and help in the creation of red blood cells (since you are loosing blood). Also avoid sugary stuff, cause it could cause your cramps to worsen and some people say it makes their flow heavier.

Answer 5

I have heard that you should avoid foods that release sugar very quickly. Go to foods that release carbs slowly like bran muffins. Yummy!!!!

Answer 6

foods rich in iron

Answer 7

foods that are rich in iron are good

Answer 8

before is less salt diet and more calcium.
After is anyhting and everything.