Can I eat cactus fruit during menstruation?

Women have a sensitive period every month, which is the menstrual period. Women need to avoid certain foods during the menstrual period because many things cannot be eaten during the menstrual period. So can women eat cactus fruit during the menstrual period? We first need to understand what cactus fruit is and the effects and functions of cactus fruit. Only by understanding these can we determine whether cactus fruit is suitable for consumption during the menstrual period.

Cactus fruit is not only edible but also has high medicinal value. Cactus fruit has a good effect in lowering blood pressure, losing weight, and preventing and treating constipation. In addition, cactus fruit can also improve our body's immunity.

Cactus fruit (Opuntia ficus-indica ) is the fruit of the cactus plant (Opuntia). The pulp is rich in trace elements, protein, amino acids, vitamins, polysaccharides, flavonoids and pectin. Cactus plants are native to the tropical and subtropical continents of North and South America and some nearby islands, and some grow in forests. Most species of succulents are native to South Africa, and only a few are distributed in tropical and subtropical regions of other continents.

Its rich phytonutrients and antioxidants provide excellent benefits to the body both inside and outside. In experiments on the role of antioxidants in inhibiting free radicals, it was found that the antioxidant capacity of cactus fruit is 7 times higher than that of vitamin C. It also contains high amounts of vitamins A, B1, B12, D3 and riboflavin, which can promote skin cell regeneration, enhance skin softness, and is rich in anthocyanins.

Studies have shown that cactus fruit extract has magical effects such as accelerating wound healing, making skin soft and delicate, preventing skin dryness, and reducing wrinkles. This is because cactus fruit is rich in antioxidants, riboflavin and thiamine (vitamin B1), which are excellent nutrients for moisturizing and maintaining the skin. In addition, cactus fruit can promote the diffusion and regeneration of normal fiber cells in the human body, which is very helpful for the healing of both internal and epidermal wounds.

1. Rich in carbohydrates, an important substance that constitutes the body; stores and provides heat energy; maintains the energy necessary for brain function; regulates fat metabolism; provides dietary fiber; saves protein; detoxifies; and enhances intestinal function.

2. Rich in protein, it can maintain potassium-sodium balance and eliminate edema. Improve immunity. Lowers blood pressure, buffers anemia, and is beneficial to growth and development.

3. Rich in fiber, it makes people feel full and helps lose weight. It can stimulate the gastrointestinal tract after eating and can prevent and treat diseases such as constipation and hemorrhoids.

4. Rich in fat, it maintains body temperature and protects internal organs; provides essential fatty acids; promotes the absorption of these fat-soluble vitamins; and increases satiety.

Chinese medicine diet therapy:

1. Promote Qi and blood circulation: Promote the circulation of Qi and blood in the human body, suitable for treating blood stasis syndrome.

2. Removing dampness and reducing fever: It tastes bitter, can clear the heart and reduce fire, clear away heat and relieve restlessness, and can eliminate heat toxins in the blood. Suitable for people who are prone to getting irritated.

3. Antioxidant: It has antioxidant activity and can reduce the peroxidation reaction caused by computer radiation.

4. Beauty and skin care: Contains a large amount of carotene, which helps maintain the normal function of skin cell tissue, stimulates skin metabolism, and keeps the skin moisturized and tender.

In the above article, we introduced that female friends should pay attention to their diet during menstruation. Female friends should not eat randomly during menstruation. The cactus fruit introduced above is rich in nutrition and can also play a good role in health care. Cactus fruit can help lose weight and improve immunity, so it is suitable for female friends during menstruation.