Our food and lifestyle play an important role in preventing or reducing the severity of symptoms some face during their periods.
Follow the following daily for a safe and comfortable period:
- Whole grains like whole wheat, Oats, Brown rice.
- Low fat milk preferably as dahi, lassi add probiotics which elevates indigestion and the calcium will help with the cramps.
- Healthy proteins from legumes, nuts, egg, fish and meats as proteins are needed to make up the blood loss.
- Lots of vegetables, especially the green leafy ones to add fiber, and provide iron to make up for blood loss.
- Fruits add vitamins and antioxidants. Whole fruits are better than juices as the latter may lead to bloating because of excess sugar and no fiber.
- Healthy fats in limited quantities are essential.
- Exercise daily
Rupali Datta, RD
Founder Diet Decisions
DDPHN, RD, EXECUTIVE COUNCIL MEMBER IDA
Consultant Nutritionist
