Women are being encouraged to familiarise themselves with the foods they should and shouldn't be consuming whilst on their period.
Health and nutrition experts at Prepped Pots powered by MuscleFood.com have researched foods that can help ease premenstrual symptoms, such as cramps and bloating, as well as which foods to avoid.
PMS refers to the symptoms a woman experiences around a week or two before her period. Symptoms can be both physical and mental, and whilst they vary from woman to woman, some common symptoms include bloating, backaches and cramping.
Mental symptoms include sadness, anxiety and problems sleeping. Around 90% of women experience premenstrual symptoms in some form, those who experience severe symptoms may find it impacts their day to day life.The foods and drinks consumed the weeks before a woman’s period is due can play a massive part in PMS and choosing the right ones can relieve some of these symptoms.
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