Every healthy woman will have a menstrual period, although it can be annoying at times, if she doesn't come, we will be even more troubled. During menstruation, women's physical condition can also be relatively weak, which can easily cause symptoms such as colds and discomfort. Therefore, special attention should be paid to diet and daily life. So, what should I not eat during my menstrual period? Let's take a look together.
1. Beverages containing caffeine: can cause breast pain, anxiety, irritability, and emotional instability, while also consuming stored vitamin B in the body, thus disrupting carbohydrate metabolism.
2. Carbonated drinks: Many women who enjoy drinking carbonated drinks may experience fatigue, weakness, and lack of energy during their menstrual period, which is a manifestation of iron deficiency. Because most beverages such as soda contain phosphates, the iron in the body undergoes chemical reactions, making it difficult for the iron to be absorbed. In addition, drinking too much soda can neutralize sodium bicarbonate and gastric acid in soda, reduce the digestive ability and bactericidal effect of gastric acid, and affect appetite.
3. Alcohol: Alcohol consumption consumes vitamin B and minerals in the body. Excessive alcohol consumption can disrupt carbohydrate metabolism and produce excessive levels of sex hormones.
4. High fat foods, such as cattle, pigs, and lamb, belong to high-fat foods, and excessive consumption can increase the body's demand for minerals.
5. High sodium foods: High sodium foods such as pickled foods, dried fruits, potato chips, etc. can cause breast swelling and pain, leading to edema and breast swelling. Women should also avoid excessive salt intake before menstruation, as salty foods can increase the body's salt and water reserves, leading to symptoms such as headaches, excitement, and irritability before menstruation.
6. Spicy and stimulating foods: such as Sichuan peppercorns, cloves, peppers, etc. Women should not eat spicy and stimulating foods before menstruation to avoid stimulating blood vessel dilation, leading to premature menstruation and excessive menstrual flow.
The above is the encyclopedia introduction about what not to eat during menstruation. In short, there are actually quite a few foods that cannot be consumed during menstruation. For everyone's health, it is necessary to exercise restraint occasionally. It is also possible to consume it after the end of menstruation.
