For most women, dysmenorrhea (menstrual cramps) seems to be normal and bearable. Actually, this phenomenon is abnormal because it may mean that you have a potential illness that can severely damage your health. Therefore, it is necessary to accept timely treatment if you are attacked by dysmenorrhea. And you should pay attention to diet and lifestyle. The next part recommends some fruits to eat during menstruation.

1. Apple  

Apples, as the most common fruit in daily life, contains unique malic acid, which can efficiently accelerate metabolism, reducing the amount of fat in the body. In addition, the level of calcium in apple is rich compared to other fruits that can reduce salt in the lower part of the body through oedema during menstruation.

2. Papaya  

The special proteolytic enzymes in the papaya play an important role in the purification of the cumulative fat caused by meat that you have eaten. Papaya pectin is considered an intestinal cleanser. A Research indicates that eating papaya during menstruation can nourish and beautify the face and skin, which is remarkable as eating in the non-menstrual period does not have this effect.

3. Avoid cold food  

During menstruation, some foods that receive little attention damage your health and lead to dysmenorrhea. For example, in TCM, coldness can invade the body through eating certain foods like eggplants, cucumbers, and kelp. Also, pears, bananas, and watermelons should not be eaten because they can stop the bleeding and cause obstruction in the vessel or in the uterus.

When dysmenorrhea occurs, you should focus on both the treatment and the diet. Chinese medicine recommends the combination of tonic and diet, especially fruit because it not only brings health but also beautifies our skin and our face.