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.
Try to eat less cold-natured foods such as raw foods, cold fruits and salads, ice-cream and ice-cold drinks. Try to avoid these cold foods especially around the time of your period as they can make your menstrual pain worse. Soups are also great warming foods you could eat more of.xamples of foods you can eat include barley, celery, cucumber, fish, mung beans, green tea, tofu. A Chinese medicine consultation can also help you to identify any internal organ imbalances that may be generating heat in your body.