In China, there are certain foods women never eat while on their menses. As you know, this is a time when your body is losing blood and thus you need to eat foods that help you recover from this loss.
Firstly, don’t drink alcohol. You are already weak. Drinking alcohol will only give your body another problem it has to deal with. This added stress to your body will cause premature aging. Avoid this!
Don’t eat chocolate. My western women friends often think chocolate is a comfort food perfect for when they are on their period, but they are wrong. Chocolate is full of caffeine and sugar and will cause your insulin to spike. Avoid it during this period.
Avoid spicy food. Spicy food stresses your immune system. During your menses, your immune system is already stressed. You don’t need to add more stress to it.
Now let me share a few foods that can help your body while you are menstruating:
Chinese red dates – great for promoting healthy blood in your body
Lean proteins – chicken and fish are ideal
Hot unsweetened drinks and soups – hot food encourages your body to expel things. The next time you are on your menses, try eating hot soups and liquids exclusively for a day and see how much quicker your body cleanses itself of menstrual material.
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