Remember moderation is the key. Keep fat, salt and sugar low throughout your diet. Moderate your use of alcohol and caffeine. Some women experience a frightening group of symptoms that include dizziness, light headedness, irritability, anxiety, fatigue and a feeling of panic. Others have cravings, usually for sweet foods and often for chocolate.
Some women find it harder to stick to a diet just before their period.
Some actually binge. Here are some things you can do to help you feel good all month. Cut down or cut out simple sugars, such as white sugar, sweet desserts, jams and honey and increase complex carbohydrates such as whole-grain breads and cereals, fresh fruits and raw vegetables. Divide the day's food into several small meals spaced evenly throughout the day. Some cautions If you follow Canada's Food Guide to Healthy Eating, vitamin and mineral supplements should not be necessary.