Recommended nutrients

There are some that are good to eat and some that are best avoided. Even if it's difficult every day, let's practice just during the menstrual period!


【common】
<Food you want to eat a lot before menstruation>
Things to warm the body : By improving blood circulation, it improves menstrual irregularities caused by coldness.
Example) Ginger, green onion, cinnamon

Soy products : Isoflavones derived from soybeans act like female hormones, so they improve sudden hormonal imbalance.
Example) Tofu, soy milk, natto, koya tofu

Iron-rich food: If you have anemia due to iron deficiency, your period may be delayed. Let's eat well to not cause anemia symptoms.
Example) Liver, lean meat, spinach, Japanese mustard spinach, hijiki

<Foods to avoid before menstruation>
Sugar and lipid content: The balance of hormones is likely to be disturbed.
Example) Sugars (white sugar and juice), bread, cake, pasta, etc.

Caffeine : Since the blood vessels contract, if you have menstrual pain, the uterus may also contract and increase the pain.
Example) coffee, black tea, green tea



[By type]


・Poor blood circulation type : Vinegar is a representative ingredient for improving blood circulation! Take it with other recommended ingredients.

・Stress type : Among the recommended foods, eat foods that are green or have a strong scent.
Example) Bok choy, spinach, onion

・Cold type : Among the recommended ingredients, there are some that you should be careful not to eat too much.
Ex.) Red pepper, ginger, cinnamon These ingredients have the effect of making you sweat and cooling your body, so if you want to eat them, be sure to eat them warm.

・Nutritional deficiency type : Among the recommended ingredients, be careful not to eat too much of the ingredients that have a cooling effect.
Example) Apple, mango, tomato People who are malnourished are especially weak in warming. So avoid foods that cool your body.


Food that cools the body: Raw vegetables, fruits, cold drinks, etc. ⇒ Let's eat and drink after warming through fire.

★Unreasonable dieting, skipping breakfast, and staying up late can lead to poor health. Let's review your lifestyle and improve it little by little!


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