Can I eat spicy food when my period comes?

Women must pay attention to all aspects when their menstrual period comes, especially some people are very prone to menstrual pain. Once the pain comes, they can't do anything and can only lie in bed. In fact, this is also closely related to her diet during her menstrual period. Some people usually have a strong taste and like to eat spicy ingredients. Their menstrual period does not change. So, can they eat spicy food during menstruation? Let’s discuss it with the editor below.

Taboo diet during menstruation:

Taboo 1: Eating salty food: Women are forbidden to eat salty food before their menarche. Because salty food will increase the body's salt and water storage, estrogen increases before the first menstruation, which is prone to edema, headaches and other conditions. If you start eating low-salt foods 10 days before your menstrual period, you will not experience the above symptoms.

Taboo 2: Drinking carbonated drinks: There are many women who like to drink carbonated drinks. They will feel tired and listless during their menstrual period. This is the main manifestation of iron deficiency. Because most of the drinks such as carbonated drinks contain polyphosphate, they produce chemical changes with the body's iron, making the iron unable to be digested and absorbed. In addition, drinking more carbonated drinks will neutralize the bicarbonate in carbonated drinks with gastric acid, reduce the digestive capacity and antibacterial effect of gastric juice, and affect appetite.

Taboo 3: Eating spicy food: Do not eat spicy food and chili peppers before menarche, and eat less fatty meat. Animal fats and desserts.

Taboo 4: Eating spicy food and cold food: Spicy food and cold food are irritating, which can easily cause pelvic blood vessel constriction and lead to less menstrual flow or even sudden cessation. In addition, irritants such as alcohol and tobacco also have a certain impact on the menstrual period. If you do not pay attention to avoid this adverse stimulation, in the long run, menstrual pain or menstrual disorders will occur.

If you eat too much spicy food during menstruation, it will cause endocrine disorders and cause irregular menstruation. So if you eat it regularly, you can eat some in moderation during menstruation. If you don’t eat it regularly, it’s best not to eat it during menstruation.

It would be better to eat light food as much as possible during menstruation, and eat less spicy food.