Scientists have told what foods women should avoid at the beginning of critical days

If you eliminate certain foods from your diet during menstruation, you may feel better. Often, women choose the wrong foods to cheer themselves up: ice cream, sweets, chips, or pizza. However, these treats only increase hunger and aggravate PMS symptoms.

Scientists note that cravings for junk food at the beginning of the cycle are caused by increased production of the hormone prostaglandin, which is designed to reduce pain from uterine contractions. Therefore, women often experience emotional overeating. This is reported by The Sun.

Gynecologist Anna Henderson notes that during this period, a woman should try a variety of foods and drinks to understand what works best for her. However, there are foods that should be limited.

Sugar

Pastries and chocolate are the desserts that girls eat to ease their bad mood, provoked by monthly changes in the body. The expert believes that excessive consumption of foods with a high sugar content can be harmful.

"Eating a low glycemic load diet before and during menstruation helps minimize blood sugar fluctuations, which contribute to many common PMS symptoms," Henderson said.

Meat and dairy products

These products contain hormones that can worsen poor health. Experts advise to reduce their consumption during this period and see if the condition improves.

Saturated fats

Foods high in saturated fats fall under the definition of "everything that tastes good": chocolate, cakes, sausage and sausages.

"Saturated fats reduce the absorption of omega-3s in the body, which can increase the production of the unwanted hormone prostaglandin, which is the cause of painful menstruation," commented Sarah Brewer, medical director at Healthspan.

Coffee

Drinking coffee during menstruation increases discomfort in the body. This is because the substances contained in the drink provoke smooth muscle contractions.

To reduce pain, experts advise to enrich the diet with fatty fish, spinach, nuts, whole grains, and bananas. It is recommended to drink tea with ginger and not to forget about the water intake.