Thursday, 09 July 2009

• Ten Tasty PMS Pacifiers

  This post, I admit, will attract more females than males; however, it would benefit males to read this for their SO or to placate any overemotional female friends or family members. Knowledge about food can always help in any stressful situations; in relation to PMS, women and men, alike, complain about how  women act more grouchy and hormonal before or during their menstrual cycle. Hence, I compiled a list that will hopefully help those suffering or suffering from those who are suffering from the blood fountain.
  
  

  10. Nutri-Grain bar
  
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  This is more of a craving than something that will nutritiously help with PMS. Though, I think this is a good snack to munch on and it's a lot healthier compared to the other sugary snacks out there. I, on the other hand, don't particularly like nutri-grain bars.
   
  

  9. Wild Salmon
  
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  This is a good source of vitamin B6, some research suggests that it may help with irritability and depression since it helps manufactures dopamine, a mood neurotransmitter. I love fish, like salmon, so I'd be glad to eat this!
  
  

  8. Peanuts
  
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  This helps increase levels of magnesium, since women on their periods have a tendency to have a lower blood levels of magnesium. Peanuts are easy to eat and buy. I think salted peanuts can be quite yummy.
  
  

  7. Whole Grain Bread
  
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  Whole Grain Bread > White Bread. Whole grain bread is another source for higher levels of magnesium. Whole grain bread is spectacular when used in sandwiches...I realize how obvious this was.
  
  

  6. Ice Cream
  
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  This isn't exactly physically healthy, but because periods can cause low blood sugar levels, women crave sweets like ice cream and chocolate to accommodate what their body is lacking. I, personally, believe that PMSing is a good excuse to eat ice cream.
  
  

  5.Oatmeal
  
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  Oatmeal is good for vitamin B6; overall, oatmeal is good for the cholesterol, so eating oatmeal can improve the body's need for vitamin B6 and help with other health issues if needed. Though, I must say for me at least that it isn't all that appealing.
  
  

  4. Banana
  
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  Bananas are known for helping with muscle cramps; they too are good for vitamin B6 and contain natural sugars that can calm agitated hormones.
  
  

  3. Chicken Breast
  
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  In general, chicken breast is better to eat than the chicken legs; chicken breast is another provider of vitamin B6.
  
  

  2. Chocolate
  
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  Chocolate is all I crave during the time of the month...and all the days in between and after. Chocolate is known to increase dopamine levels, making people happier. Dark chocolate is best for PMS and during the actual fiasco.
  
  

  1. Chamomile Tea
  
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  Anything hot or warm soothes the belly area; therefore, drinking tea would comfort physical (and emotional) symptoms. Chamomile tea relieves muscle cramps and muscle tension.
  
  

  0. Crushed Aspirin or Midol in a cupcake
  
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  If none of these foods help, then crush midol and aspirin and sneak it into a cupcake. Wait until the medicine has kicked in to relieve all the pain and stress.
  
  What I didn't include in the list were foods that are high in calcium, like yogurt, soy milk, broccoli, and cheese because low blood levels of calcium during ovulation. It is also suggested that people shouldn't drink caffeine or alcohol because doing so would cause further or more intensified irritability, causing PMS symptoms to worsen.
  
  Most of these listed were found from this article here.
  
  How legit is this list? What should have I added?
  

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