Can I eat mangosteen when I have my period?

November and December are the times when fresh mangosteens are on the market, and we always buy a few pounds of this seasonal fruit to satisfy our cravings. Its shell is hard, and the purple-red peel has some green spots in it. When you peel it open, the petals of flesh look like a blooming white flower, with the petals tightly packed together. The flesh is so delicious that you can't put it down. Speaking of this, is eating mangosteen harmful to women during their menstrual period?

The menstrual period is the time when women's resistance is the weakest. During the menstrual period, try not to eat spicy, cold food, coffee, strong tea, tobacco, alcohol and other irritating foods. These will be detrimental to the smooth discharge of menstrual blood, so be sure to avoid them.

1. Don’t eat too much: Mangosteen has the effect of clearing heat and reducing fire. It is not suitable to be consumed excessively during menstruation. Usually, it should not exceed 2-3 per day. Women with severe cold body should not eat it.

2. Obese people should eat less: Mangosteen contains high sugar content, so obese people and people with high blood sugar should not eat too much.

3. Do not eat with cold food: Mangosteen should not be eaten with cold foods such as watermelon, cabbage, mustard greens, bitter melon, winter melon, lotus leaves, etc.

4. Do not eat frozen mangosteen: Refrigerating mangosteen in the refrigerator can reduce the loss of water, reduce the activity of pectinase, and delay aging. However, women during menstruation should not eat frozen food. It is best to take it out and let it return to temperature before eating it in moderation.