For Girls, These Intakes That You Should Avoid During Menstruation

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When monthly guest alias menstruation comes, many women who experience disorders such as excessive pain, headaches and even cramps in the stomach. Naturally, it is a common thing for women.

Of course it can be prevented by applying a healthy lifestyle. But you also need to know that there are some foods that should not be eaten during menstruation as quoted from womensweekly.com.sg. What food is it? Check out below.

1. Carbonated Drinks

When not menstruating though, carbonated beverages are not recommended to drink, especially during menstruation. Therefore, this type of drink will cause your stomach bloated and uncomfortable. High sugar content will also make the body becomes quickly limp.

2. Processed foods

When you are sterilizing, canned or processed foods should be avoided, because they have very high sodium or sodium content. In addition to causing bloating, excessive consumption of sodium can affect the storage of water in the body and make the body so swollen.

3. Frying

Fries tend to contain trans fats. Well, this trans fat can increase estrogen levels in your body causing the stomach to become more cramp than usual.

4. Beans

Nuts are suspected to cause flatulence. So when you're coming months, it's good to avoid the food.

5. Processed bread

Just like processed foods, processed bread containing whole grains can disrupt and affect your blood sugar levels. So you experience a mood swing and feel more tired than usual.

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