Periods are a normal process that occurs every month in women. However, due to hormonal changes that occur during this time or sometimes before, women face many problems during these days. Women start feeling the symptoms of premenstrual syndrome i.e. PMS a few days before their periods. Before periods, body aches, weakness, breast pain, back pain, mood swings and many other such symptoms are seen in PMS. Sometimes these symptoms increase so much that they even affect the daily routine of women. To overcome these, include some special seeds in the diet. Here we are telling you about two such seeds. Dietitian Manpreet is giving information about this. Manpreet has done a Masters in Nutrition from Delhi University. She is a hormone and gut health coach.
Flax seeds will reduce problems before periods
Omega-3 regulates and maintains dopamine and serotonin in the brain. Both of these are happy hormones which improves our mood. When the level of these hormones decreases, you may feel irritable, angry and stressed. In such a situation, flax seeds, which are rich in Omega-3, can help you. Not only this, it also reduces headaches and anxiety caused by PMS. They also reduce weight.
How to eat?
- Take flax seeds in 1 small bowl.
- Dry roast it in the pan.
- Now grind it and make its powder.
- Take this powder with 1 teaspoon of water 10 days before the start of the period.
- With this, you will feel the difference in a few days.
Eat sesame seeds in PMS
Sesame seeds can also help you in PMS. Omega-3 and magnesium are found in abundance in sesame seeds. It reduces acne, mood swings, muscle cramps and inflammation caused by hormonal imbalance. Before periods, many women also complain of constipation . In such a situation, these seeds can help you. It also contains Vitamin E in high quantity which balances the level of estrogen.
How to eat?
- Fry them lightly and eat them.
- You can also take its powder with water.
- You can also include it in your diet by adding it to food items.
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