4 Tips to Reduce Period Bloating as Suggested by a Nutritionist

Here’s how to control bloating before the period starts.

Written by: India.com Lifestyle Staff Edited by: KS Swati

Published: October 25, 2021, 4:54 PM IST

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Bloating before periods has become the most common issue among menstruation people. People feel bloated a week prior to their period. This makes them highly uncomfortable and difficulty in concentrating.

Taking it to Instagram, Simrun Chopra, a renowned nutritionist shared a few tips on how to control bloating before period starts. These tips are easy, simple and can provide a bloating-free period.

Here Are The Things That You Should Reduce:

Salty Foods: Salty as well as processed food should be reduced. Along with these, food which is high in sodium, consumption of those should also be reduced.

Refined Carbs: The intake of refined carbs like maida (white flour) and processed sugars should be reduced. These cause spikes in blood sugar levels. This increases the level of insulin in the blood, which causes the kidneys to retain more sodium.

Alcohol and Caffeine: These should be reduced as well.

Here Are The Things That You Should Add:

Potassium: Add potassium-rich food as they reduce sodium levels. You should also try including dark leafy greens such as spinach, sweet potato, bananas, avocados and tomatoes.

Natural Diuretics: These foods increase urine production, thus, reduce water retention. You should also try adding asparagus, pineapples, peaches, cucumber, ginger and garlic.

Water: Make it a point of drinking enough water till your urine runs clear.

Exercise: Adding exercise helps in reducing water retention and bloating in general. Simrun says,” Been saying this on repeat exercise is not just for weight loss. It is for better health (sic).”