OK what are the best foods to eat during your period? I know to stay away from salt and that jazz but just I need an Idea on what foods are best to eat during it thanks!
love ya~~Carly
2006-10-16 11:37:35 · 13 answers · asked by cute_hawt_rockerchick 2 in Health ➔ Women's Health
* eat several small meals a day to minimize blood sugar fluctuations.
* limit intake of sweets, salt, alcohol, caffeine, red meats, and other fatty foods.
* exercise to reduce stress and tension
* ask for understanding and help with tasks in advance to reduce stress and pressure
* increase time for activities that bring enjoyment
Dietary supplements may also help.
Obtaining the recommended amounts of calcium (about 1200 mg per day) has been shown reduce symptoms of PMS. Additional magnesium, vitamins E and B6, and carbohydrate supplements might also be helpful.
2006-10-16 11:42:05 · answer #1 · answered by A Healthier You 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Actually - your body knows best. Just listen to your appetite. Some foods will attract you and others you will reject. There may be a day where you do not want to eat anything, maybe only a banana.
Every body is different so you should not really listen to generalized advice. Only your own body knows what's good for you.
And...you may not have an appetite for salty things during your period...but if you do then it is not wrong to eat them.
My appetite is usually very low at that time and mostly for pancakes with fruit and things like that.
2006-10-16 18:54:38 · answer #2 · answered by spaceskating_girl 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No set rules on this subject. I always had an upset stomach during my period so I ate hard crusty italian bread baked by a neighbor with butter. Just eat what you normally eat or what makes you feel good. Healthy foods are best any day...
2006-10-16 19:26:22 · answer #3 · answered by bramblerock 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
nothing to avoid at all. I dont care what people say. chocolate does not give you pimples, soda does not give you cramps, etc. Just try to eat healthy but not just during this time of the month, but all the time.
2006-10-16 18:41:36 · answer #4 · answered by cricketwinner@sbcglobal.net 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Since craving happen regularly,I Suggest;
Whole Grain Crackers (Wheat Thins)
or Popcorn (Just Not Too Buttery)
Fills you up!
2006-10-16 18:43:40 · answer #5 · answered by Cesar 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Eat a lot of dairy. Making sure you have enough calcium will cut down on cramping and strong flows.
2006-10-16 18:45:53 · answer #6 · answered by dolly 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I like eating lots of chile...and lots of spicy food....but for some people it makes them feel worse.
Sometimes, like pregnant woman, I feel good eating ice, ice cream or just cold beverages.
2006-10-16 18:42:19 · answer #7 · answered by hollygirl23 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Foods low in Carbohydrates. High protein and Vitamin b6 and b12
2006-10-16 18:41:39 · answer #8 · answered by Steph 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Chocolate, Chocolate, Chocolate it works everytime
2006-10-16 19:17:09 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
just eat chocolate and whateva u want 2 eat
2006-10-16 20:17:32 · answer #10 · answered by mummy of 2gorgeous boys 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋