Now let’s talk about a problem that affects many women every month and that, even unintentionally, ends up affecting those around them, or parents, children, husbands, boyfriends, bosses, co-workers, in short, a problem that ends up being general, of everyone, who in one way or another, lives with those who suffer from the damned PMS.
Certainly, as a result of this, for some women (in fact, many), certain days of the month become real sacrifices, always surrounded by great tension. Headaches, bloating, irritability, anxiety, increased appetite, mood changes, acne, are some of the many symptoms reported by those who suffer from this problem – directly or indirectly – in short, which affect women during the menstrual cycle.
At these times, any measure to reduce these symptoms is of great help, both for those who suffer and for those who are forced to live with direct victims of PMS, and, believe me, food can be an important ally in combating PMS.
Especially at this stage when the body demands more nutrients to stay in balance, food is a source of nutrients, that is, a good diet can help a lot to alleviate the symptoms. An important tip recommended by nutritionists is to add foods with magnesium, calcium, potassium and B complex to your diet.
Include in your diet:
- rice,
- whole grain breads,
- oat,
- dark green vegetables,
- almonds,
- brunette,
- bean,
- pumpkin,
- Sesame,
- sardine,
- melon,
- watermelon,
- banana,
- chocolate.
Chocolate? Well, the good news is that yes, you can, in fact, chocolate, to the general joy of women, is free and can be consumed as it is proven to be good for your mood, as chocolate contains cocoa, which It is rich in an amino acid that helps in the production of serotonin. Serotonin, for those who don’t know, is a neurotransmitter known as one of the “happiness hormones”, which explains that good feeling when we eat chocolate. And you don’t need much, as a small amount of 15g, for example, is already quite beneficial for this period.
However, be very calm at this time, as everything that is too much is bad, with chocolate it would be no different, therefore, do not consume excess carbohydrates and foods rich in sugar, as this can have exactly the opposite effect and worsen PMS.
It’s worth a tip, the ideal is always to maintain a balanced diet, preferably with the guidance of a nutritionist, who knows how to identify each person’s nutritional deficiencies, prescribing a more balanced diet based on the particular needs of each patient.
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