Premenstrual Syndrome Diet

The correct diet can help to alleviate the symptoms of premenstrual syndrome (PMS), such as bloating, sore breasts, headaches, stomach ache and irritability.

Foods to Include to Alleviate PMS Symptoms

Fruit
In particular melons, bananas and citrus fruits like oranges, grapefruit and lemons, which are high in potassium. Potassium rich foods help balance sodium and water retention.

Vegetables
All vegetables are good diuretics, but in particular celery, cucumber, lettuce, watercress, tomatoes, onions, carrots and bell peppers. Herbs like parsley are also good.

Oily Fish
Rich in omega-3 essential fatty acids. Choose salmon, mackerel, sardines, herring, tuna and trout.

Nuts and Seeds
Rich in omega-3 essential fatty acids. Choose unsalted nuts, like walnuts, brazil nuts and almonds, and seeds like sunflower, linseeds and pumpkin seeds.

Pulses and Grains
Including lentils, brown rice, bulgur wheat, whole grains, wheatgerm.

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