Many women believe that they should not eat too much fruit during their menstrual period because fruit is a benign food that can increase their body's dampness and cause menstrual cramps. In fact, there are some fruits that have a good regulating effect on women's bodies. Eating fruits in moderation can make women look beautiful or lose weight. So, what fruits are good to eat during menstruation? Let's learn about it together.
What fruits are good to eat during menstruation?
Experts say that regularly consuming fruits during menstruation can prevent constipation and avoid pelvic congestion. However, some fruits with cold properties should not be consumed in large quantities during menstruation. During menstruation, women can eat some warm or hot fruits, such as durian, Ginseng fruit fruit, litchi, longan, jujube, peach, cherry, pomegranate and other fruits. They can exchange three kinds of fruits every morning, noon and evening.
Flat fruits such as apples, grapes, figs, etc. can also be consumed in moderation by women during their menstrual period.
Cold fruits such as persimmons, mangoes, watermelons, kiwis, and other cold foods should be eaten as little as possible by women during their menstrual period, and can be consumed appropriately after menstruation.
What should I not eat during my menstrual period?
1. Tea
Women will lose a large amount of iron after their menstrual period, so they should supplement more iron. Tea contains over 30% tannic acid, which easily binds with iron ions in the intestine, causing precipitation and hindering the absorption of iron ions by the intestinal mucosa; It can cause breast swelling and pain, while also consuming the stored vitamin B in the body and disrupting carbohydrate metabolism.
2. Beverages containing caffeine
Causing breast swelling and pain, leading to anxiety, irritability, and emotional instability, while also consuming stored vitamin B in the body and disrupting carbohydrate metabolism.
3. Alcohol
Drinking alcohol consumes vitamin B and minerals in the body, and excessive alcohol consumption can disrupt carbohydrate metabolism and produce excessive levels of estrogen, leading to premature menstruation and excessive menstrual flow.
From the above content, we can know that menstruation is a crucial time for women to pay attention to, especially in terms of keeping warm. In terms of diet, women can actually eat some fruits during menstruation to help the body digest, avoid pelvic congestion, and treat constipation. It is recommended that women eat more neutral fruits.
