5 Important foods that will help you reduce menstrual cramps
Nonetheless, there are some food you could actually eat during these distressful times that will help you out
Black lady experiencing menstrual cramps
Nonetheless, there are some food you could actually eat during these distressful times that will help you out.
1. Bananas
Bananas are rich in potassium and any nutritionist will tell you to take it after exercise in order to avoid muscle cramps.
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When you are experiencing menstrual cramps, bananas will most definitely help you ease the pain and reduce bloating.
2. Pineapple
You can take pineapples while raw or in juice form.
The fruit contains bromelain, an enzyme that is thought to help relax muscles and thus help with menstrual cramps.
3. Ginger
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Ginger is known for its countless health benefits and the Chinese women have been using it for ages now to cure menstrual cramps.
It is effective due to its ability of relieving inflammation and pain.
4. Kale and Spinach
Veggies may not be your cup of tea but this is certainly not as important as easing the pain of your cramps.
Kales and spinach are rich in calcium which according to experts alleviate pain associated with menstruation.
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5. Water
Lastly, hydrate, hydrate, hydrate! There is no more stressing to how much water is important when you are dealing with cramps.
Keeping your body well hydrated allows it not retains liquids hence keeps you comfortable.
Apart from these foods, doing some exercises also helps a lot in reducing the magnitude of menstrual cramps.
So there you go mark the next date on your calendar and arm yourself with these essential foods to beat the monthly cramps.
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