These Are The Best Foods to Eat While On Your Period

Foods to avoid

As tempting as those freshly baked cookies are, it’s best to resist your period-induced urges.

“Many women have the urge to snack on junk food and empty calories,” Dr. O’Connor explained. “This ends up not being nutritionally filling, and can lead to an uncomfortable, bloated feeling.”

In addition, Dr. O’Connor recommends steering clear of foods and beverages with high sodium content, which can also contribute to bloating.

Every woman is different

Dr. Thompson points out that it’s important to keep in mind that every woman is different. “There can be a lot of variation among women in terms of how foods affect their symptoms,” she said. “For example, some women may notice that decreased salt intake reduces bloating with menses, while for other women, this makes no significant difference. The same is true for mood symptoms, pain with menses, amount of menstrual flow, etc.”