Do you experience nervous tension, mood swings, anxiety, constipation, fatigue irritability, sugar cravings, headaches, weight gain at least once a month?
Do you suffer from pain, cramps, backache, irregular periods, excessive bleeding during your periods? As a Holistic Health and Nutrition Counselor, I always remind my clients, that healthy lifestyle, healthier foods choices and plenty of physical activities can help us feel better during periods.
As for certain food choices, numerous studies show that we need:
- lots of fiber rich foods to get rid of excess estrogen and detox our liver, so it can metabolize our hormones;
Adding fiber in the form of legumes, grains, vegetables and fruits to your diet will help reduce breast pain and cramps.
Source: brown rice, oatmeal, vegetables such as broccoli, spinach, carrots, sweet potatoes swiss chard, legumes, beans and fruits.
- Calcium balance in the body if we want to reduce cramps and be in a better mood.
Source: almonds, sesame seeds, cabbage, broccoli, kale, oranges, turnip greens, beans, fish, spinach, artichoke,beets, eggplant, mushrooms, cherries, pineapple, yogurt, kefir, etc.
- Magnesium levels have been shown to be lower in women with PMS than in those without this condition. We are talking about breast tenderness, abdominal bloating, weight gain and even premenstrual mood changes.
Source: almonds, apples, apricots, brown rice, garlic, leafy vegetables, spinach, salmon, etc.;
- vitamin B6 rich foods to reduce PMS cramps and pain as well as for successful estrogen removal;
Source: yams, cabbage, bananas, fish, prunes, walnuts, watermelon, avocado, brown rice, black beans, etc.;
- vitamin E to reduce food cravings, anxiety, irritability, depression, and breast tenderness.
Source: almonds, bell pepper, kiwi, spinach, avocado, romaine lettuce, olive oil, etc..
-essential fatty acids to have milder menstrual symptoms;
Source: wild caught salmon, flax seed, walnuts;
Let us make smart food choices before and during our periods, shall we?
If you think you might need help with one of my Holistic Health and Wellness Programs for Women, contact me and let us discuss which one might be a good match for you.
Breathe, smile and be happy.
© Irina Wardas, HHC
Women’s Holistic Health, Nutrition and Relationship Expert
NaturalCounselor.com
