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Best Food To Eat While On Your Period by stjudeclinic: 2:49pm On Nov 25, 2015
1. Don't drink caffeine . Cutting back on Caffeine intake can help reduce bloating and calm an irritable stomach. Caffeine can increase stomach acid and be rough on sensitive intestine.
2. Eat calcium rich food. Women need at least 1,200mg of calcium everyday. Some good sources of calcium include kale, broccoli and yogurt.
3. A piece of dark chocolate (with 60% or higher cocoa bean|) everyday during your period will help soothe cravings, plus dark chocolate has helpful antioxidants and is linked to boosting serotonin, which can help improve your mood.
4. Eat magnesium rich food. Food rich in magnesium like beans, peanuts are taught to reduce bloating in menstruating women.
5. Don't eat too much salt.
6. Don't skip the water.
7. Eat complex carbs.

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