Fitness with Apoorva's video: 3 Food YOU should AVOID during your PERIODS fitnesswithapoorva periods

Cycling Syncing Series 👉🏻 Menstrual Phase - Part 2 In Part 1, I shared easy-peasy exercises to do during your periods (check out my previous reel for all the deets!). 💪 Now, let’s talk about the NO-GO foods during this phase! 🚫 Bloating, jitters, or feeling heavy? Let’s avoid that! Comment ‘Diet’ if you wanna know my go-to period-friendly foods. 🌸 During the menstrual phase, it's essential to fuel your body with nutrient-rich foods to alleviate symptoms, support hormone regulation, and replenish energy stores. Here are some of the best foods you can eat during your period: Warm, Comforting Foods: 1. Chicken soup: Eases cramps, provides hydration, and offers protein. 2. Apple oats: Soothes cramps, provides fiber, and helps regulate blood sugar. 3. Cinnamon honey tea: Magic potion for cramps! Reduces nausea too! Iron-Rich Foods: 1. Dates: Rich in iron, which helps replenish lost iron during menstruation. 2. Spinach: Packed with iron, vitamins, and minerals. 3. Green moong: High in iron, protein, and fiber. (Make a palak dal with this!) Omega-3 Rich Foods: 1. Flaxseeds: Rich in omega-3 fatty acids and fiber. Have these in seed mixes! 2. Chia seeds: High in omega-3s, fiber, and protein. Top your oats with these! Complex Carbs 1. Sweet potatoes: Rich in complex carbohydrates, fiber, and vitamins. 2. Brown rice: Provides sustained energy, fiber, and minerals. 3. Quinoa: Complete protein, complex carbohydrates, and fiber. Calcium-Rich Foods: 1. Yoghurt - feels good on the gut 2. Leafy greens: Any local seasonal greens, methi, chawli greens, dill, mustard greens Other Beneficial Foods: 1. Dark chocolate: Rich in flavonoids, which can help reduce cramps and improve mood. 2. Bananas: Rich in potassium, vitamins, and minerals, which help regulate fluid balance and alleviate cramps. I have these for sure! Incorporate these foods into your diet during your menstrual phase to help alleviate symptoms, support hormone regulation, and promote overall well-being. . . .