Menstrual Pain

Foods That May Help

Foods linked to Menstrual Pain in the research literature.

• GingerImproves
  A third of a teaspoon to one teaspoon per day for a few days before period

  Source: How Not to Age

• Wheat germImproves

  Shown to help improve pain, fatigue, headache, and mood swings associated with painful periods.

  Source: The How Not to Age Cookbook

Recipes That May Help

• Lemon-Ginger Apple Chews
• Ginger with Brown Sugar Tea
• Ginger and Date Tea
• Umami Sauce 2.0
• Ginger and Cashew Energy Balls
• Edamame and Bean Salad with Crispy Tofu
• Coconut Carrot Soup with Crispy Chickpeas
• Curried Butternut Squash Soup
• Red Lentil Tarka Dahl
• Harissa Chickpea Stew
• Thai-Style Shrimp with Mango Salad
• Steamed Fish with Ginger and Bok Choy
• Tomato Fish Curry with Coconut Rice
• Chickpea Curry with Beet Raita
• Creamy Almond Masala Chai Latte
• Quick Kimchi
• Okinawa-Inspired Smoothie
• Provençal-Style Vegetable Bake

Sources

• How Not to Age
• How Not to Die
• The How Not to Age Cookbook