Can I drink Coke during my period?

Can I drink Coke during my period? This is a question that many female friends often ask in daily life, mainly because Coke is still widely present in our lives. Speaking of Coke, I believe everyone has drunk it, and there are still many people who like to drink Coke, especially in summer, there are even more people who like to drink iced Coke. This is because the temperature in summer is really high, and drinking some iced Coke is very refreshing.

In fact, you should not drink too much cola, because strictly speaking, cola is a kind of carbonated beverage, and all carbonated beverages contain carbon dioxide, which is very harmful to our stomach. Therefore, people with poor gastrointestinal function should not drink cola. So, can girls drink Coke during their menstrual period? Let’s analyze this issue in detail.

Condition analysis: It is best to drink less cola during menstruation. Suggestions: It is best to drink less cola during menstruation. Keep warm during menstruation and avoid cold stimulation; avoid overwork; underwear should be soft and cotton with good ventilation and breathability, and should be washed and changed frequently; avoid eating raw, cold, sour, spicy and other irritating foods, drink more boiled water, and keep the bowels open. People with hot blood should eat more fresh fruits and vegetables before menstruation, and avoid eating things that stimulate fire such as onions, garlic, leeks, and ginger. People with qi and blood deficiency must increase their nutrition in daily life, such as milk, eggs, soy milk, pork liver, spinach, pork, chicken, lamb, etc., and avoid eating raw and cold fruits and vegetables.

A 355cc can of Coke contains about 35 grams of sugar, which is equivalent to 140 calories, which is equivalent to the calories of half a bowl of rice. However, only the calories are equal but the nutrients are very different, because sugar only contains calories but no other nutrients. It is an empty calorie food or junk food with empty calories. Drinking it frequently will accumulate and cause weight gain. It is also easy to develop bad eating habits of craving for sweets, and people will only like to drink sweetened water instead of plain water. In addition, sugar also has adverse effects on dental health.

Caffeine can stimulate the contraction of heart muscles, accelerate heartbeat and breathing; it can stimulate gastric acid secretion and damage the stomach and intestines; it has a diuretic effect and the elderly are at risk of dehydration; long-term drinking can be addictive, and once you stop drinking it, you will feel unwell, listless or have a headache. If you drink excessive amounts of caffeine for a long time, that is, more than 200 mg of caffeine per day, you will experience chronic poisoning symptoms such as indigestion, headache, insomnia, nervousness, tremors, irritability, and accelerated heartbeat. Caffeine exists in cola, tea and coffee. A 355cc can of cola contains 65 mg of caffeine, a 350cc can of oolong tea contains 80-120 mg, and a cup of instant coffee contains 85-200 mg. Therefore, if you drink more than three cans of cola a day, or drink a can of cola, plus a can of oolong tea and a cup of coffee, the caffeine intake will exceed 200 mg, and chronic poisoning is likely to occur over time.

Therefore, through the above specific analysis, everyone knows that, in fact, it is best for girls who have their menstruation to drink less cola. Carbonated drinks such as cola are harmful to girls' bodies. In addition, cola contains caffeine, so drinking cola for a long time can be addictive. Therefore, whether it is girls who are menstruating or other people, it is better to drink less cola.