I ask because growing up I was told a lot of things that today people find weird! Like the eating part during your period... When I first got my period I wasn't allowed to eat some foods and fruits.. like no bananas, no eggs, no fish, no avocado, just to name a few. They said (my mom, grandma, aunts) that it was really bad for a girl to eat those things during her period. I'm just wondering if anyone else out there does this too or is just my wacko family! I mean, my friend told me her mom would encourage her to eat banana's while being on her thing and i was told not too! Yes it's funny I know, but i've been doing this for a few years now. Is it really bad, or my is family just crazy?!!
2007-03-07 11:11:34 · 9 answers · asked by andrea p 1 in Health ➔ Women's Health
Bananas actually help you not have cramps (due to the potassium)! LOL
2007-03-07 11:15:30 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes your family is crazy lol. You should continue your diet as usual BUT it is essential to eat a lot of chocolate (not for any medical reasons but for the simple fact it taste so darn good when you have you period). I used to get a lot of cramps before i had bubs but i dont get any anymore and chocolate has never made a difference
You may want to increase your greens as it will help you with the vit B support your body needs excess before a period but it is not necessary if feel fine.
2007-03-07 11:17:50 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
u can eat anything u can eat if u didnt have ur period. but some foods u might be more sensative to than others during this time of month.
2007-03-07 11:33:36 · answer #3 · answered by Chantel J 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your family is just crazy. I've never even heard of that. I eat whatever I want when I'm on mine. Nothing bad happens.
2007-03-07 11:15:10 · answer #4 · answered by ladyeilwynn 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You should continue to eat the foods you normally do. All of those foods mentioned are very nutritious! But stay away from chocolate-it may give you cramps.
2007-03-07 11:15:24 · answer #5 · answered by Niki 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You shouldn't eat anything salty. They retain the body's water and it makes you feel bloated.
Also, you should drink lots of water (to make more blood for your body) and try not to eat to much junk food.
2007-03-07 11:15:55 · answer #6 · answered by PrettyEyes 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Your family is crazy!!U can eat whatever u want.
2007-03-07 13:04:56 · answer #7 · answered by *Lime~~~~~Green* 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can eat anything you want to
2007-03-07 11:48:34 · answer #8 · answered by wonderwomen 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
No just real sour things as lemon, or tangy juice can worsen cramps..........
2007-03-07 11:14:48 · answer #9 · answered by Ana♥Banana 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋