Menstruation is the most important part of women's lives. At this time of month, we suddenly follow many dietary taboos. Which taboos may come from the advice of elders or some rumors, but we are not sure if they are scientific or not. Now let's take a look at whether we can eat papaya during menstruation?
Can I eat papaya during my menstrual period
Papaya is a moisturizing fruit that is sour and warm. Return to the liver and spleen meridians. Papaya can be eaten during menstruation.
It is a common knowledge among female friends to avoid drinking cold water and eating cold food during menstruation. Therefore, we often have the idea that "fruits should not be eaten during menstruation because they are all cold." In fact, some fruits are beneficial and harmless to consume during menstruation. Cold fruits are not suitable for consumption during menstruation. In fact, fruits also have their own "temperament".
Cold fruits are indeed not suitable for consumption during menstruation. The reason is that eating raw and cold foods during menstruation can not only hinder digestion, but also easily damage the body's yang energy, leading to internal coldness and cold stagnation. This can cause poor menstrual blood flow, resulting in insufficient menstrual blood and even dysmenorrhea.
What are cold and warm fruits
The typical representative of cold fruits is watermelon, also known as "winter melon". Even normal people should not consume it excessively, and women during menstruation should be cautious when eating it. In addition, cool fruits include cantaloupe (melon), pomelo, persimmon, kiwi, carambola, mulberry, banana, mango, pear, orange, sirait, strawberry, etc. Experts suggest that eating less cold fruits during menstruation is not a big problem.
During menstruation, there is also a type of fruit that belongs to the "gentle temperament" category, such as lychee, which can be consumed as "warm" and "peaceful" fruits. Litchi fruit has crystal clear flesh, a sweet and sour taste, and is rich in vitamin C and protein, which can replenish energy and enhance the body's immune function. It has always been regarded as a precious supplement. Except for lychee, kumquat, pomegranate, bayberry, peach, cherry, tangerine, orange, plum, papaya are all warm fruits. Another temperament of fruits is "peaceful", with apples being a typical representative.
The physical condition during menstruation can affect our state and mood. While staying away from cold fruits and other foods, we can also eat moderate amounts of warm fruits to supplement necessary nutrients and vitamins, which has many benefits for the body. But remember, everything must have a quantity.
