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From ginger tea to salmon: Foods that can help deal with menstrual cramps

A few changes can help you make menstrual cramps a little less excruciating. From ginger to bananas, here are some foods you should include in your diet.

herbal tea, herbal tea warm brew, herbal tea benefits, herbal tea how does it help, herbal tea uses, chamomile tea uses, ginger tea uses, indian express, indian express news Ginger-lemon hot black tea with honey can ease menstrual cramps. (Source: File Photo)

Most women complain about menstrual cramps. During periods, the muscles in the womb contract and relax to help shed built-up lining. It is when these muscles work that people suffer from cramp attacks.

For some people, periods cause a lot of mood swings, bloating, stress, pain, and even dizziness and diarrhea. If you are someone who suffers from heavy bleeding and pain around the lower back, stomach and thighs, instead of popping in pills to ease your pain, try out these foods you can easily find in your kitchen, that might help relieve menstrual pains. They are natural, safe and effective.

Ginger

Sipping on fresh ginger tea may help to ease painful abdominal cramp. Not only that, ginger also helps in reducing bloating and gives a warm, fuzzy feeling that can easily elevate your mood.

Ease menstrual cramps with ginger. (Source: File Photo)

Almonds

Rich in magnesium, almonds help alleviate cravings for chocolates and other junk foods. It is also rich in protein and fibre and will help in fighting bloating and uneasiness.

Include almonds in your diet when you are on your periods. (Source: File Photo)

Bananas

Bananas are rich in vitamin B6 and provide a healthy dose of potassium, which can help relieve your bloating and cramping symptoms.

Bananas help you to de-bloat. (Source: File Photo)

Salmon

Being rich in Omega 3 fatty acids, it helps relieve periods discomfort. Fishes like salmon or mackerel contain wonderful anti-inflammatory fats and can reduce periods pain to quite an extent.

It is a good idea to have salmon when you are on your periods. (Source: File Photo)

Leafy vegetables

Leafy vegetables like spinach and broccoli are high in anti-cramping mineral magnesium and also contain vitamins A, C, B6 and E, calcium and potassium – nutrients that have all been shown to help alleviate PMS symptoms.

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Spinach can be easily incorporated into one’s diet. (Source: File Photo)

The next time you suffer from periods pain, try to include these foods in your diet.

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