MENSTRUAL CRAMPS happen because of contractions in the uterus, or womb, which is a muscle. If it contracts too strongly during your menstrual cycle, it can press against nearby blood vessels. This briefly cuts off oxygen to the uterus. It’s this lack of oxygen that causes your pain and cramping
Here we mention a weekly diet plan for menstrual cramps which leads to decrease in the frequency and severity of symptoms by balancing the 3 doshas and thus get rid of them by some dietary modifications:
SUNDAY | |
BREAKFAST 8.00-8.30 am | Milk (1 glass) + 6 Almonds + 4 Cashews + 4 Raisins + Whole Grain Toast |
MIDMEAL 11.00-11.30 am | Coconut water (1 glass) |
LUNCH 2.00-2.30 pm | 2 Chapattis + + 1 cup cauliflower sabzi + salad ( beetroot) |
EVENING 4.00-4.30 pm | 1 bowel of vegetable soup ( green leafy vegetables) |
DINNER 8.00-8.30 pm | 2 chapattis + 1 cup of matar paneer sabzi + salad + 1 glass of turmeric milk |
MONDAY | |
BREAKFAST 8.00-8.30 am | Whole Grain Toast + 1tsp of peanut butter + 1 glass of guava juice |
MIDMEAL 11-11.30 am | 1 bowel of watermelon |
LUNCH 2.00-2.30 pm | 2-3 chapattis + 1 cup moong dal + salad + 1tsp of cow’s ghee |
EVENING 4.00-4.30 pm | 1 glass of Peppermint tea |
DINNER 8.00-8.30 pm | 2 chapattis + 1 cup of Pumpkin sabzi + salad |
TUESDAY | |
BREAKFAST 8.00-8.30 am | Veg oats + 1 glass of guava juice |
MIDMEAL 11.00-11.30 am | 1 bowel of roasted Quinoa |
LUNCH 2.00-2.30 pm | 2 chapattis + 1 cup broccoli sabzi + salad + half bowel of Yogurt |
EVENING 4.00-4.30 pm | 1 cup of Green Tea |
DINNER 8.00-8.30 pm | 2 chapattis + ½ cup masoor dal + ½ cup rice + salad + half tsp of cow’s ghee |
WEDNESDAY | |
BREAKFAST 8.00-8.30 am | Veg upma + 1 glass of guava juice |
MIDMEAL 11.00-11.30 am | Pomegranate (1 cup) |
LUNCH 2.00-2.30 pm | 2 -3 chapatti + ½ cup paneer sabji +1/2 cup brown rice + salad + half tsp of cow’s ghee |
EVENING 4.00-4.30 pm | Custard with Dry Fruits (1/2 cup) |
DINNER 8.00-8.30 pm | 2 chapattis + 1 cup rajmah daal + salad |
THURSDAY | |
BREAKFAST 8.00-8.30 am | 1 cup veg poha with veggies + 1 cup of ginger tea |
MIDMEAL 11.00-11.30 am | 1 glass of smoothie ( banana + flaxseeds + honey ) |
LUNCH 2.00-2.30 pm | 3 roti + 1 cup brussels sprouts sbji + salad ( carrot and cucumber) |
EVENING 4.00-4.30 pm | 1 cup milk with a pinch of turmeric |
DINNER 8.00-8.30 pm | 2 chapattis + 1 cup red peppers sbji + salad ( carrots) + 1 tsp of cow’s ghee |
FRIDAY | |
BREAKFAST 8.00-8.30 am | 2 bread toast spread with peanut butter + 1 cup of milk |
MIDMEAL 11.00-11.30 am | 1 glass of banana smoothie |
LUNCH 2.00-2.30 pm | 2 roti + 1 cup veg pulao + ½ cup spinach curry + half lemon + 1 green chilly |
EVENING 4.00-4.30 pm | Grated Coconut n Puffed Rice (1/2 cup) |
DINNER 8.00-8.30 pm | 2-3 chapattis + 1 cup Paneer Curry + salad |
SATURDAY | |
BREAKFAST 8.00-8.30 am | Soy Milk (1 glass) + 6 Almonds + 4 Cashews + 4 Raisins |
MIDMEAL 11.00-11.30 am | 1 portion fruit (kiwi and pineapple) |
LUNCH 2.00-2.30 pm | 2-3 roti + 1 cup broccoli sabji + salad |
EVENING 4.00-4.30 pm | 1 glass of chamomile tea |
DINNER 8.00-8.30 am | 2 chapattis + ½ cup rice + 1 cup spinach curry + 1 green chilly |
FOOD ITEMS TO LIMIT:
- Alcohol
- Caffeinated drinks
- Processed foods: Frozen foods, fast foods, bacon, pickles, canned soups, papad etc.
- Foods high in fats
- Fried foods
- Refined grains : Bread, pizza, cereals, and tortillas
- Foods with a high salt content : Canned soups, bacon, chips etc
PREVENTIONS:
- Drink more water
- Enjoy herbal teas
- Eat anti-inflammatory foods – . Try eating berries, tomatoes, pineapples and spices like turmeric, ginger or garlic. Leafy green vegetables, almonds, walnuts and fatty fish, like salmon, can also help reduce inflammation.
- Apply heat
- A little heat can help your muscles relax, improve blood flow and relieve tension.
- Exercise
- Reduce stress
- Try massage therapy