My face is breaking out. I feel bloated. I’m lashing out at everyone in sight and with my scoliosis, my back really hurts. I hate this time of the month! I was home the last two days, so I had time to check out what food I can eat to help with my monthly ordeal.

10 foods that fight PMS

1. yogurt
2. milk (preferably low-fat and organic)
3. fortified orange juice
4. low fat cheese
5. whole grains bread or pasta
6. tofu
7. bananas
8. tomatoes
9. green leafy vegetables
10. nuts

Now that is a lot of food! So how could I get all of that in? Well, according to Anne Collins, by eating 6 mini-meals instead of 3 big ones. She also whipped up a sample diet. There are recipes for this special time in ivillage too. I’ll have to try them out next month. Better yet, maybe you guys can cook for your girls during that time of the month.

According to experts, there are also foods to avoid if you don’t want your PMS to worsen.

10 foods to avoid

1. coffee
2. tea
3. cola soft drinks and soda
4. chocolate
5. chips
6. alcohol
7. salty foods in general
8. red meat (especially the fatty cuts)
9. ice cream
10. french fries

Of course if I had been a ‘good girl’ all month, things would have been much easier. I should have been keeping regular schedules for meals and bedtime. I should be getting around 8 hours of sleep a day. Regular exercise could also be helpful, which according to HealthAtoZ means 30 minutes, 4 to 6 times a week.

Looks like I better start getting more exercise. I’d like to try walking. Does anyone know a cheap, but realiable pedometer? My husband accidentally flushed our old one down the toilet.

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