Title: What can’t you eat during the holidays? Avoid these foods!
During menstruation, women's bodies are in a sensitive state, and improper dietary choices may aggravate discomfort. The following is a list of dietary taboos during menstruation that have been hotly discussed on the Internet in the past 10 days. It is combined with scientific advice and discussions among netizens to help you avoid minefields.
1. 5 categories of foods to avoid during menstruation

| food category | specific food | adverse effects |
|---|---|---|
| cold food | Ice cream, cold drinks, crab, watermelon | Aggravating uterine cold and dysmenorrhea |
| irritating food | Chili pepper, Sichuan peppercorns, alcohol | Cause increased menstrual bleeding |
| High salt food | Pickled products, processed foods | Cause edema and bloating |
| caffeine drinks | Coffee, strong tea, functional drinks | Aggravate breast tenderness |
| High sugar sweets | Cakes, chocolates, candies | Cause blood sugar fluctuations |
2. Netizens discuss the TOP3 controversial foods
| food name | support point of view | Opposing views |
|---|---|---|
| brown sugar water | 83% of netizens believe it can relieve menstrual cramps | Traditional Chinese medicine experts point out that people with yin deficiency should be used with caution |
| chocolate | 65% of women said it can improve their mood | Nutritionist suggests dark chocolate is healthier |
| dairy products | Calcium supplement needs | May worsen spasms (controversial) |
3. Recommended alternatives during menstruation
1.Cold food substitution: Change the iced fruits to apples and longans soaked in warm water
2.caffeine replacement: Use red dates, wolfberry tea and rose tea instead of coffee
3.Sweet alternative: Choose naturally sweet red bean soup and white fungus soup
4. Professional doctor’s advice
Gynecologists remind: You need to pay attention to the "three dos and three don'ts" when eating during menstruation:
•wantwarm food,wantSupplement iron,wantEat small meals often
•Don'tOvereating,Don'texcessive dieting,Don'tTry new ingredients
5. Menstrual period diet schedule reference
| time period | Recommended diet | Taboos |
|---|---|---|
| 3 days before menstruation | Warming and tonic soups (such as black-bone chicken soup) | Avoid cold salads |
| Menstrual period days 4-7 | High-speed rail food (spinach, beef) | Limit salt intake |
| after menstruation | Protein supplement (eggs, fish) | Still need to avoid spicy food |
Warm reminder:Individual differences are large, and the content of this article is for reference only. If you have severe dysmenorrhea or abnormal symptoms, please seek medical attention promptly.
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