12/11/2020
Great tips girls 👍🏻
GIRL TALK 💁🏼♀️
Let’s be real, the hormonal fluctuations that come with THAT time of the month can sometimes leave us feeling a little deflated 😩. However, being mindful of your diet and exercise when on your period can be a total GAME CHANGER & make your life just that little bit easier💞. Keep these tips in mind:
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✨MAGNESIUM - if you experience pain during your period increasing your intake of foods containing magnesium can act as a natural anti-inflammatory. Think dark, leafy greens such as kale, broccoli, and spinach🥬. Dark chocolate is also rich in magnesium which can sometimes explain the cravings you may be feeling 🍫!
✨VITAMIN B6 is another important nutrient which can help with pain management during your period but also with regulation of your mood! Try adding oats, bananas, tofu, chicken or fish during your period to reap these benefits🍌.
✨IRON - If you have heavier periods increasing your intake of iron rich foods can assist with the iron lost to blood loss. Iron rich foods come from both animal and plant based sources such as red meat, dark leafy greens such as kale, spinach, and beet greens, legumes, and tofu🥩🥬. My hot tip for increasing the absorption of iron from plant sources is to add a vitamin C containing food. So drizzle that lemon over your greens 🍋!
✨HYDRATE - if you experience headaches during your period try increasing your water intake to around 3L per day💦. Drinking enough water can also assist with those symptoms of bloating or fluid retention even though it sounds counter-productive, it can help to flush out the excess fluids. I also love to drink peppermint tea to settle my tummy and help with bloating🍵.
✨ EXERCISE - move in a positive way and listen to your body if you need to take an extra day of rest 🙏.
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Think of all the amazing things your body does for your day in and day out 😍! Remember to be extra kind to yourself💞