Here's What to Eat When You're on Your Period

Featured Article, Healthy Living, Women's Health
on October 26, 2015
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If you’re on your period, it’s safe to assume you’re hating pretty much everything about life. The cramps, the bloating, the irritability—it seems like it will never end. Out friends at PureWow have good news, though: They’ve put together a list of 9 foods proven to kick these unpleasant side effects to the curb, so you can keep feeling great all month long.

Oranges

The Best Food for Period Relief

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The calcium and vitamin D in oranges team up to lesson those PMS symptoms. Here’s how.

Almond Butter

The Best Food for Period Relief

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Not only is almond butter a delectable favorite, it’s also chock full of lean protein and fiber. Here’s why it works.

Whole Wheat Bread

The Best Food for Period Relief

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Magnesium and vitamins B and E arm whole wheat bread with fatigue- and depression-busting superpowers. Learn more.

Coffee

The Best Food for Period Relief

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Treat yourself to a steaming mug when you’re feeling too listless to move. Guess what else contains caffeine?

Tea

The Best Food for Period Relief

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Depending on your symptoms, there’s a tea for you. Pick your poison.

Click here to get the full list!

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