Every normal woman will start menstruating after puberty, and whether menstruation is normal or not directly affects a woman's physical health. During menstruation, the body's resistance will decrease, and women need to take good care of their menstrual cycle. In fact, there are many things that women cannot eat during their menstrual period. So, what should women not eat during their menstrual period?
1. Chocolate
Chocolate is a high calorie food, and there are many women who like chocolate. Many people believe that eating chocolate during menstruation can alleviate menstrual pain, but in fact, eating chocolate during menstruation can cause emotional instability and is not beneficial for women, so it is still best not to eat it.
2. Watermelon
Watermelon is a relatively cold food. Eating too much watermelon can cause menstrual blood to stagnate, which can easily lead to menstrual cramps in women or make them more severe.
3. Spicy food
Spicy food can easily cause vasodilation, leading to premature menstrual bleeding, excessive menstrual flow, and even dysmenorrhea.
4. Coffee
It is best not to drink coffee during menstruation, as coffee contains a lot of caffeine, which can easily cause emotional instability in women.
5. Cold drinks
Some women enjoy drinking cold fruit juice or soda, especially in hot summer days. However, women during their menstrual period should not drink these things, otherwise it may cause menstrual blood stagnation and cause dysmenorrhea.
