Some foods can relieve pain during menstruation.
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During menstruation, women usually feel a variety of physical and mental changes that are less fun. Breasts that tend to be harder, pain in the abdomen to a mood that is not known is some of them.
Of all the complaints during menstruation, abdominal pain is one of the most disturbing and often the reason the air is absent from his job. Various pain reliever drugs are available on the market, but it's good you eat natural foods that can avoid the stomach cramps during menstruation.
Here are some foods that you can consume to relieve complaints during menstruation as reported by Boldsky.
- Chocolate
Chocolate is a snack that anyone likes from small children to adults. Well, consuming it during menstruation can increase the production of serotonin hormones in the brain, which can improve your mood. Chocolate can also flex the abdominal muscles that cramp and reduce pain during menstruation.
- Green vegetables
During menstruation, women will lose a lot of blood. It's important to eat iron-rich foods, so you can replace the blood loss you experience every day. Green leafy vegetables are a source of iron that should be consumed during menstruation.
- Banana
During menstruation, the woman's appetite is increased. Well, to balance your appetite so as not to overdo it, the consumption of bananas. This yellow fruit can control the appetite. In addition, other fruits such as pineapple can also help overcome stomach cramps because of the content of bromelain in it.
- Nuts
Beans are an excellent source of protein, vitamins, fats, minerals, and fiber. Consumption of nuts such as walnuts, almonds, and peanuts as a light snack in the morning and evening. This will help you relieve stomach and back pain common during menstruation.
- Water
Water is the essential fluid your body needs every day. And during the menstrual period it is very important for you to consume water. This will not only ease blood flow but help reduce cramps. Consume at least 8-10 glasses of water or more during menstruation.
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