Can I eat mustard greens during menstruation?

Menstruation is a very normal thing for women. It is abnormal for women not to have menstruation. Menstruation refers to the shedding of the endometrium, and the discharge of the shed endometrial tissue and blood from the vagina. Basically, menstruation will "report" on time every month, which is not unfamiliar to women. Only by ensuring adequate nutrition during this period can women's bodies be healthy.

Mustard greens, also known as mustard greens, are a common dish on the table and are loved by the general public. Although mustard greens are delicious, are there any downsides? Does eating mustard greens have any effect on the body of women during menstruation?

Mustard is a biennial herb of the cruciferous family, Brassica genus. Mustard has a long history of cultivation in my country and is mostly distributed in provinces south of the Yangtze River. There are many types and varieties, including mustard greens, leaf mustard, stem mustard, stalk mustard, sprout mustard, root mustard, etc.

Mustard greens are rich in vitamin A, B vitamins, vitamin C, and vitamin D. The specific effects include refreshing the mind. Mustard contains a large amount of ascorbic acid, which is a highly active reducing substance. It participates in the body's important redox process, can increase the oxygen content in the brain, stimulate the brain's utilization of oxygen, and has the effect of refreshing the mind and relieving fatigue.

Secondly, it has the function of detoxification and swelling reduction, can resist infection and prevent the occurrence of diseases, inhibit the toxicity of bacterial toxins, promote wound healing, and can be used as an auxiliary treatment for infectious diseases. It also has the effect of stimulating appetite and helping digestion, because pickled mustard greens have a special flavor and aroma, which can promote the digestive function of the stomach and intestines, increase appetite, and can be used to stimulate appetite and help digestion.

Finally, it can also improve eyesight, relieve diaphragm inflammation, and relax the intestines and facilitate bowel movements. This is because mustard greens have relatively coarse and hard tissues and contain carotene and a large amount of edible fiber. Therefore, it has the effects of improving eyesight and relaxing the intestines and facilitate bowel movements. It can be used as a good food therapy for ophthalmic patients. It can also prevent and treat constipation. It is especially suitable for the elderly and those with habitual constipation.

After knowing this, I think everyone has a new understanding of mustard greens. For women who are menstruating, it is okay to eat some mustard greens, and it is also good for the body. In addition, women should also be careful not to overwork themselves to avoid serious consequences.