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Right Food for Menstrual Health

Physiological and hormonal changes during menstruation can cause physical and emotional changes. A balanced diet plays an important role in managing these changes. It is possible to ease cramps, lift your mood, and support your body throughout your monthly cycle with a balanced diet. A balanced diet makes periods easier and healthier.

A Balanced Menstrual Diet

Iron-rich foods

Benefits: Prevents fatigue and weakness caused by iron loss.

Examples: Spinach, lentils, jaggery, dates

Calcium-rich foods

Benefits: Relaxes uterine muscles and eases cramps.

Examples: Yogurt, cheese, sesame seeds

Magnesium-rich foods

Benefits: Reduces pain and stabilizes mood.

Examples: Bananas, pumpkin seeds, brown rice

Omega-3 fatty acids

Benefits: Anti-inflammatory, reduces menstrual pain.

Examples: Walnuts, mustard oil, fish

Vitamin B6

Benefits: Reduces mood swings and irritability.

Examples: Chickpeas, oats, bananas

Food to Avoid During Menstuation

Certain food items should be restricted or avoided during menstruation for heathy periods

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Salty Foods

Why Avoid: Causes bloating and discomfort.

Examples: Chips, papad, processed snacks

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Excess Sugar

Why Avoid: Triggers mood swings and energy crashes.

Examples: Sweets, candies, sugary drinks

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Caffeine

Why Avoid: Increases anxiety and headaches.

Examples: Coffee, energy drinks, cola

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Fried/Oily Foods

Why Avoid: Can worsen cramps and indigestion.

Examples: Pakodas, bhature, samosas

Menstrual Diet Plan (Day-wise)

Day 1 to 3 - Focus on Pain Relief

Breakfast

Oats with flaxseeds and almonds, herbal tea

Lunch

Spinach dal, brown rice, chapati

Dinner
Vegetable khichdi, turmeric milk

Day 4 to 5-Restore Energy

Breakfast

Poha with peanuts, amla juice

Lunch

Chickpeas with brown rice, beetroot salad

Dinner
Mixed vegetables with paneer, roti

Day 6 to 7- Fill Nutrient Deficiency

Breakfast

Multigrain paratha, mint tea

Lunch

Rajma with quinoa, cabbage salad

Dinner
Fenugreek dal, steamed broccoli & carrots

Menstrual Diet Plan Chart

Meal Time
Day 1 to 3
Focus on reducing pain and fatigue
Day 4 to 5
Focus on restoring energy levels
Day 6 to 7
Focus on filling nutrient deficiency
Breakfast
  • Warm lemonade with lemon juice
  • Oats with almonds and flaxseeds
  • Herbal tea (ginger or peppermint) to reduce cramps and nausea
  • Amla juice (boosts immunity and iron absorption)
  • Poha with peanuts (light and iron-rich)
  • Masala tea (low sugar)
  • Warm water with honey and ginger (boosts digestion)
  • Multigrain paratha (with millet, wheat, oats) + yogurt
  • Mint tea (relieves swelling and calms the stomach)
Mid-Morning Snack
  • Herbal tea (repeated if needed)
  • Fruit salad (banana, papaya, apple)
  • Walnuts and raisins (omega-3s and quick energy)
  • Fresh orange juice (vitamin C to aid iron absorption)
Lunch
  • Spinach lentil soup (iron + protein)
  • Brown rice or wheat chapati
  • Chickpeas with brown rice (protein and long-lasting energy)
  • Rajma with quinoa or rajgira
  • Cucumber raita (probiotics + digestion)
  • Beetroot salad (iron + antioxidants with lemon, olive oil, coriander)
  • Cabbage and carrot salad (fiber-rich for digestion)
Evening Snack
  • Roasted chickpeas (iron and protein)
  • Coconut water (hydrates and reduces bloating)
  • Buttermilk (hydration + probiotics)
  • Pumpkin seeds (magnesium for cramps and mood)
  • Lassi (sweet or salty) for calcium and probiotics
Dinner
  • Vegetable khichdi (easy to digest, nutrient-rich)
  • Turmeric milk (anti-inflammatory, improves sleep)
  • Mixed vegetables with cheese (colorful veggies + protein)
  • Whole wheat chapati
  • Fenugreek dal with rice or chapati (iron + digestion)
  • Steamed vegetables (broccoli, carrots, beans β€” rich in vitamins and fiber)
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