Beat PMS through nutrition
Got PMS? Then you probably have cravings as well, especially for sweet or salty foods. But as much as chocolate sounds like a good idea during that week leading up to your period, it's not -- at least not in high doses. Salt, alcohol, and caffeine can exacerbate your symptoms and leave you feeling more miserable than before. If you really want to beat the bloating, cramping, and irritability, choose foods rich in these nutrients instead:
- calcium and magnesium: may improve mood and reduce bloating
- vitamin B6: may relieve depression and breast tenderness
- magnesium: is thought to regulate serotonin
- manganese: may relieve irritability, tension, and depression
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