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The best foods to eat when you have period cramps — and which foods you should avoid – Insider – INSIDER
Foods like leafy greens, ginger, and dark chocolate may help relieve period cramps, whereas fried foods and caffeine could make cramps worse.
Period cramps can be awful and often come with unpleasant symptoms like nausea or bloating. Most people reach for pain relievers or a heating pad when period cramps hit, but the foods you eat can also play a role in how bad your cramps feel. Many foods can help ease cramps, while others can actually make them worse.
Here are five foods that can help relieve period cramps and three that you’ll want to avoid.
Foods to eat when you have period cramps
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