Five food items to avoid while menstruating

Most people go through sugar cravings during periods, as it lifts the mood, but later it drains the person's energy. So it's a NO.

Red Meat contains a high amount of iron which can show adverse effects on women’s health and might lead to excess bleeding

One should avoid eating too much salt during menstruation, as sodium holds water and causes bloating, discomfort, stomach ache etc

Caffeine keeps the water level of the body intact, but its consumption during periods leads to bloating, headache, cramps etc

Alcohol makes a person dehydrated which can leave you with stomach ache, bloating, cramps etc