Some foods help relieve menstrual pain

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The article is professionally consulted with Master, Doctor Le Nhat Nguyen - Doctor of Obstetrics and Gynecology - Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology - Vinmec Danang International General Hospital.
Menstrual cycle once a month. One of the biggest troubles that women face during the heaviest days is menstrual pain.

1. Menstrual pain should eat what?

According to nutrition experts, menstrual pain can be significantly improved with the addition of the following foods:
Banana, pineapple, kiwi: These three fruits are the second suggestion for the question of abdominal pain. what should eat. Bananas are rich in vitamin B6 and potassium, which help relieve abdominal pain when the "red light" comes. Can combine eating banana, pineapple and kiwi at the same time will be more effective. Because pineapple contains an enzyme (bromelain) that helps fight inflammation, while kiwi is rich in actinidin, which helps digest protein better.
Seafood: In fish (especially salmon), oysters contain a lot of vitamin D, Omega fatty acids. These substances can limit uterine contractions. At the same time, this is also a rich source of vitamins D and B6, which help the body absorb calcium better. Helps relieve lower abdominal pain and breast tenderness during menstruation.

Ginger: immediately add this food to the daily menu if you are still suffering from menstrual cramps. You can cook dishes or soups with a little more ginger. It will be very effective in reducing menstrual pain..
Legumes: legumes contain a lot of iron and magnesium to help you quickly replenish the lost blood. In addition, legumes contain a lot of fiber to help digest food easily, without having to suffer from the pain of piles up due to digestive disorders.
Eggs: Eggs contain a lot of vitamin B6, vitamin D, vitamin E, especially rich in protein, which helps reduce abdominal pain during menstruation.
Dark Chocolate: Dark chocolate contains a large amount of magnesium and fiber, these substances help you replenish the lost blood faster, the blood circulation process is also more favorable. Choose chocolates that contain at least 85% cocoa or more.

2. Menstrual pain should drink what?

Ginger tea: Take a cup of warm water, add honey, add a few slices of ginger and a few drops of lemon. Drinking continuously during menstruation will help you reduce abdominal pain significantly. At the same time, women with irregular menstrual periods can stabilize blood qi more.
Drink plenty of water: Drinking a lot of water on red light days is essential, because providing enough water for the body will help enhance blood circulation and regulate contractions of the uterus. You should drink 2-3 liters of water a day, only warm water because drinking cold water will make your stomach cold, making the pain more intense.
Cinnamon: In cinnamon contains many substances capable of reducing spasms and anti-inflammatory for women during menstruation. The simplest way is to mix 1 teaspoon of cinnamon powder with a cup of hot water, dissolve and then add a little honey to drink. It is also possible to combine dishes with suitable cinnamon. Very effective in relieving menstrual pain.

3. Menstrual pain should avoid what foods?

Avoid loading into the body the following foods during menstruation:
Foods containing stimulants In these sensitive days, if you have menstrual cramps, limit beverages and foods containing caffeine. . Foods such as tea, coffee, beer, alcohol, and tobacco will make menstrual cramps worse.
This is also one of the causes of menstrual disorders, affecting later conception and reproduction.

Avoid eating cold foods: Avoid foods that are cold like seaweed, squash, etc. All foods that are cold will make your stomach ache more intense. Because when cold foods enter the body, the body temperature will also decrease, the blood will then be stimulated to circulate more slowly, menstrual blood circulation will also be affected.
Menstrual pain should not eat foods that contain a lot of fat and hot spicy When loaded with a lot of fat, it is easy to make the body more tired and uncomfortable. Eating hot and spicy foods makes menstrual cramps even more intense.

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