Why do we get period cramps?
Period cramps are caused by the muscular wall of the womb contracting. Most of these cramps are mild and are not felt, but some are more intense and can be a real nuisance, even affecting some women’s daily activities. The womb will contract to shed its lining of blood ready for a new cycle to begin, and this is the reason for the pain you experience.
What food should I be eating?
While you may be tempted to reach for the ice cream, fast food and other delicious snacks during your period, they may not be the best foods to relieve painful cramps. We’ll list some foods that help relieve period cramps to help minimise the pain you’re experiencing.
Hooray, you don’t have to cut out the chocolate completely! Just make sure that its over 70% cocoa. Dark chocolate will relax your muscles, providing some relief and a nice treat.
Not only does it taste great, but this fruit helps relax your muscles whilst simultaneously boosting your mood. Proving that natures candy is a much better sweet treat, especially to combat cramps.
Salmon is a full of Omega-3 and vitamin D which fight period cramps just like an anti-inflammatory. So, before you reach for the ibuprofen, cook up some delicious salmon.
Kale provides a lot of calcium, which is great for relieving your pain. Super healthy as well. You can blend it up in a smoothie or just boil it with your main meal.
Containing a plentiful helping of vitamin B6 and potassium, bananas are a great food because not only do they help to relieve cramps but they help to reduce water retention. So, if you experience bloating as well as cramping, try eating bananas for some effective relief.
These wonderful seeds are full of vitamin E and B6 as well as magnesium and zinc, providing the perfect combination of goodness to help relieve those painful cramps. However, like other seeds and nuts they are very calorific so be mindful of portion size.
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