Not salting the water When potatoes cook, the starch granules swell and absorb water and â if you've added it â salt. You won't need to add as much at the end, and your final product will be well-seasoned, not bland. 3.
7 / 15. High-fat foods have a strong affect on hormone activity in the body. Like trans fats, saturated fats can contribute to period pain and inflammation. Avoid heavy meats and dairy to keep your fat intake down, which also regulates estrogen levels.
2. Avoid drinking cooling herbal tea As a whole, Chinese believe that ladies should avoid taking cooling food and drinks during menstruation. So herbal tea and drinks like barley or chrysanthemum tea should be avoided. 3. Avoid eating certain fruits Eating fruits like pineapples and water melons are considered a big no-no during that time of the month. Both fruits are considered âcoolingâ and pineapples in particular will increase the menstrual flow. I donât particularly avoid eating these fruits during my period but I would eat them in moderation.