Our food and lifestyle play an important role in preventing or reducing the severity of symptoms some face during their periods.

Follow the following daily for a safe and comfortable period:

• Whole grains like whole wheat, Oats, Brown rice.
• Low fat milk preferably as dahi, lassi add probiotics which elevates indigestion and the calcium will help with the cramps.
• Healthy proteins from legumes, nuts, egg, fish and meats as proteins are needed to make up the blood loss.
• Lots of vegetables, especially the green leafy ones to add fiber, and provide iron to make up for blood loss.
• Fruits add vitamins and antioxidants. Whole fruits are better than juices as the latter may lead to bloating because of excess sugar and no fiber.
• Healthy fats in limited quantities are essential.
• Exercise daily

Rupali Datta, RD

Founder Diet Decisions

DDPHN, RD, EXECUTIVE COUNCIL MEMBER IDA

Consultant Nutritionist

rupalidatta@yahoo.com