When periods come around, a lot of folks reach for treats like candy, chocolate, chips, or cozy starchy dishes. Shifts in hormones, dips in stamina, along with wanting relief - both body and mind - usually explain why.
A bowl of soup might lift your spirits for a little while, plus it brings comfort when things feel heavy. Starchy items often give serotonin a nudge upward during monthly cycles. Also there is a craving for sweets due to the requirement of energy.
prefer healthy options like dates, dried figs and raisins.Avoid too many sweetmeats,munchies , tea, and coffee as too much sweetness, salty snacks, coffee, or factory-made bites tends to stir up puffiness, low stamina, belly tightness, or emotional wobbles in certain people.
Some people feel relief from certain foods when menstruating. Others find that those same things make cramps worse. Paying attention works better than following fixed diets. Noticing patterns helps shape what feels right day by day. Each cycle brings different signals.
Foods that can lift your mood when you’re on your period - some might surprise you. While others, oddly enough, tend to crank up the discomfort. A few choices even backfire badly. Plenty of rest, hydration, good sleep, and a calm mind is key to comfort.
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