A monthly menstrual period is a sign of a healthy, mature woman. During this time, the body experiences a series of discomforts, but it is also the best time for women to detoxify and nourish their bodies. Among these, mastering the correct and clever dietary methods can help the body better detoxify and expel menstrual blood!
1. Durian
In Traditional Chinese Medicine, durian is considered a "warm" natured fruit, belonging to the category of "hot" fruits. It is highly nutritious and has the effects of dispelling cold, activating blood, regulating menstrination, and relieving pain, making it an excellent food therapy choice during menstruation.
Therefore, consuming an appropriate amount of durian during your period can help raise the body's temperature and dispel cold, making it especially suitable for women with a "cold" body constitution. Secondly, durian is rich in dietary fiber, which can increase intestinal peristalsis and help clear intestinal toxins.
Recommended method: Peel the durian, remove the seeds from the flesh, and cut it into pieces. Place it in a pot with water and bring to a boil. Add a small amount of rock sugar and eat once it has dissolved. (Adding orange juice for a better taste is recommended)
2. Pumpkin
Pumpkin is sweet and "warm" in nature, making it suitable for consumption during menstruation. At the same time, pumpkin is rich in pectin, mannitol, and vitamins, which can effectively clear "waste" residues left in the body.
Recommended method: Wash and peel the pumpkin, cut it into small pieces, place it on a plate, and steam in a steamer for about 15 minutes before enjoying.
Pumpkin Juice
3. Brown Sugar
Brown sugar has the effects of activating blood to resolve stasis and replenishing qi and blood. Eating brown sugar during menstruation can quickly replenish the body's energy and promote blood circulation, regulating qi and blood and effectively expelling menstrual blood and toxins.
Recommended method: First, hard-boil eggs, peel them, and then place them in boiling brown sugar. You can also add goji berries and red dates to enhance the flavor.
4. Kelp
Kelp is a typical aquatic product rich in iodine, which can promote the excretion of toxins in the body when consumed. Additionally, kelp is rich in iron, which promotes the formation of hemoglobin. It is a rare delicacy during menstruation, but as it is a "cooling" food, do not eat too much of it.
Recommended method: Bring water to a boil in a pot, add kelp and miso paste and simmer until cooked. Then, add diced tofu and a little salt and other seasonings to taste.
Brown Sugar and Red Date Cake
Brown sugar jujube cake
pumpkin juice