When McDonald's launches a limited-edition cherry blossom ice cream cone that's perfect for a girly week, and you happen to be on your period that week, during your carefully managed menstrual period, you can't help but want to "break your rule" just once.
Avoiding spicy food and keeping warm during menstruation is a principle almost all girls understand. While ice cream cones are absolutely forbidden during menstruation, there are some other things that are a bit of a dilemma regarding whether or not to eat them.
1. Does chocolate cause menstrual cramps ?
Xiao Li is an anemic girl who needs to be well-fed with candies every month before her period. One time, when her candy supply ran low, she suffered a sudden drop in blood sugar and had to rely on chocolate given to her by a colleague to "survive." However, a problem arose: Xiao Li, who usually doesn't experience menstrual cramps, began to experience excruciating pain after eating the chocolate. She began to wonder if chocolate was something she shouldn't eat during her period.
Some people believe that chocolate contains estrogen, caffeine, and other substances that can trigger menstrual cramps if consumed during menstruation. However, coffee generally does not contain estrogen, and the caffeine content is minimal; eating a small piece is generally harmless. Of course, whether or not you experience menstrual cramps depends primarily on individual constitution. If you're still concerned, it's best to eat chocolate sparingly, as it is a high-calorie food.
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