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Being dehydrated during your period can contribute to bloating and other unpleasant PMS symptoms. Try to drink more water than usual during your period to combat these symptoms. Cut down on caffeine, alcohol, and sodium while on your period, as these things dehydrate the body. If you do consume these goods, make up for it by drinking even more water. Trying to fight that caffeine craving and staying away from soda and coffee? Turn to tea. Not only will it keep you going, but research says it's good for cramps, too. Tea is the next best thing to water. If you can't drink water, this should be your go-to. In addition to keeping you hydrated, drinking tea has also been linked to fighting cancer, heart disease, and diabetes; encouraging weight loss; lowering cholesterol; and bringing about mental alertness. Getting a lot of vitamin C can starve the uterus of progesterone, which in turn breaks down the uterine walls. All of these can lead to a more accelerated period, making it a thing of the past sooner. Here's a short list of foods that have ample quantities of vitamin C: Cantaloupe Citrus fruits and juices, such as orange and grapefruit Kiwi Mango Papaya Pineapple Strawberries, raspberries, blueberries, cranberries Watermelon Say goodbye to cramps and period problems through your diet. The following list is full of vitamins, minerals, omega-3s, and antioxidants that all can curb the pain and lessen your period: Dill Celery Sesame seeds Salmon Dark chocolate Parsley Hummus These foods are known to cause cramps and upset stomach, in addition to leading to stress and anxiety (at least in caffeine's case). To be on the safe side, just avoid them during your period. If you desperately need a pick-me-up, go for a bite of dark chocolate and glass of red wine. Dark chocolate has that sugar you're craving but is more natural; red wine has heart benefits and antioxidants that fight in your favor.
Drink plenty of water. Drink more tea. Get more vitamin C. Eat some period-fighting power foods. Avoid dairy, caffeine, sugar, alcohol, and red meat.