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Beat PMS through nutrition

Posted: Jul 2nd 2007 2:00PM by Bethany Sanders
Filed under: Food and Nutrition, Women's Health

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
In addition, drinking chamomile tea can relieve muscle spasms caused by cramping and drinking it can be soothing and relaxing. So you can still eat your way through that week leading up to your period (in moderation, of course), but by choosing the right foods you can reduce or eliminate some of those miserable symptoms.

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