Diet during menstruation

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Some of the subtleties of the female body

In fact, weight gain is quite understandable: in 3 to 12 days before menstruation the level of progesterone hormone responsible for motherhood. The body makes fat stores for the possible pregnancy.

hormonal Changes are also causes fluid retention in the body (hence the swelling). Ahead of the monthly there are other uncomfortable symptoms: bloating, upset stomach (constipation, diarrhea).

Additional contributions of women themselves – the mood swings cause the caloric intake is increased.

Physiologically, the body weight increases slightly (about 900 g) and after the menstrual period, this excess takes no effort on the part of women. Well, that "appendage" which brings uncontrolled appetite, it may remain on the sides.

Weight control

One of the main recommendations is regular weight control. Weigh yourself after your period, record your weight and compare performance. If the numbers remain about the same, then do not worry. Otherwise, it is time to think about diet.

Advice on nutrition when menstruation

If your weight, though slowly, but steadily increases from cycle to cycle, pay close attention to the range of products that are present in your diet.

Eliminate from your menu:
• Very fatty meat products (bacon, pork, etc.)
• meats, canned meats
• Pickles and marinades (they promote water retention in the body)
• Fat dairy products – cream, thick homemade sour cream, cheeses with high fat
• store-bought sauces (mayonnaise, ketchup, etc.)
• Alcohol (including beer)
• Sweets (candies, milk chocolate, halva, etc.)

the priority are:
— lean proteins (lean meats, low fat cheeses, cottage cheese, kefir, yogurt, etc.);
— complex carbohydrates (whole grains, vegetables, fruit, diet bread);
— healthy fats (vegetable oils, avocado, fish oil).

Drink is non-carbonated water, herbal teas, natural juices, fruit drinks, jelly (not too sweet).

Because during menstruation the blood formula changes (reduced levels of platelets and hemoglobin, while slightly increasing the level of white blood cells), the body needs iron. This element contains in such products as:
• Beef, chicken, lamb liver
• Liver pate
• Mussels, oysters, snails
• Fish (salmon, mackerel, trout, etc.)
• Eggs (more iron in quail eggs, so they are preferable)
• Cocoa
• Sesame seeds
• Nuts and dried fruit
• dark chocolate
• Legumes
• fruits and Vegetables
• Wheat bran

Reviews

the Reviews indicate that subject to reasonable restrictions in the diet, as well as fill the deficit of useful elements allows during pregnancy to maintain women's health and prevents the appearance of excess weight.