Any girl can confirm that there is no time more painful than that time of the month. And any expert can confirm that your diet has a significant effect on your health. You should especially know what not to eat during your periods. At a time when your emotions are a roller coaster, and you are going through so much pain, you need nutrients such as iron, Vitamin C, Vitamin D, Calcium B6, Potassium, Magnesium, and a lot more. Doctors recommend eating foods like dark chocolate, watermelon, bananas, etc. Given below is the guide to what to eat during your period.

Kale

Leafy vegetables like kale, spinach, and Swiss chard are rich in iron. Due to the loss of blood during menstruation, you lose a lot of red blood cells. Therefore, your iron levels sink, and that is what makes you crave iron-rich foods. There are several foods rich in iron, but kale has a very potent amount of iron, and the absorption from it is also very high. 

Oranges

Consumption of oranges when you are on your periods have many benefits. Oranges are significantly rich in calcium, which helps in reducing depression and anxiety by regulating the enzyme responsible for the production of serotonin in the body. Additionally, it contains Vitamin D, which has been proven helpful with PMS symptoms. Other citric fruits such as lemon, grapes, tangerines, etc. 

Bananas

Bananas are one of the best mood-boosting foods you can eat thanks to its high dose of vitamin B6. They're rich in potassium and magnesium, too, which can reduce water retention and bloat and will be helpful for regulating the digestive system.

Broccoli

Broccoli contains all of the nutrients that play a role in easing PMS symptoms—magnesium, potassium, calcium, and vitamins A, C, B6, and E. Fill your plate to boost your mood, fight fatigue, and combat depression. A very healthy food in everyday life.

Dark Chocolate

Dark chocolate is a good source of magnesium, which not only tempers mood swings, but it also helps regulate serotonin—the happy hormone. To get the serotonin boost, chocolate that's 60% cacao or higher is a better choice.

AVOCADO

Those who suffer from spasm or pains during the period, take note: avoiding fatty compounds that have a variety called prostaglandin E2 (or PGE2) and intake more PGE1 and 3. So, you can do that by focusing on omega-3-rich fats sourced from avocado.

Cranberry

Cranberry can lessen symptoms of PMS and can do the unthinkable. Next time your period comes, you’ll be ready thanks to the potassium’s anti-cramping properties from cranberry which will also help deal with bloating. Along with a dose of manganese to keep PMS symptoms at bay, your period will be that much more manageable.

Water

Okay yes, you can't "eat" water, but you should make you stay hydrated to alleviate PMS symptoms. It will be helpful that you drink at least 64 ounces of water daily to reduce bloating and improve digestion.