Premenstrual Diet Foods to
Avoid
Foods to Reduce/Avoid to
Alleviate PMS Symptoms
High Sodium/Salt Foods
All foods high in sodium (salty foods), like processed frozen entrees
and processed cold cuts, foods canned in salted water, salted nuts, ketchups,
package sauce mixes, processed cheese, margarine and butter. Use a range
of fresh herbs for flavor in place of sodium.
Alcohol
Instead drink lots of water, diluted fruit juice, vegetable juice, fat-free
milk, herbal teas like fennel, dandeloin and green tea.
Caffeine
Including colas. Drink only small amounts decaffinated tea and coffee,
instead drink more water, freshly squeezed fruit and vegetable juice,
and herbal teas like fennel, nettle, dandeloin and green tea.
Sugar
Soft drinks, cookies, ice-cream, sugar-coated breakfast cereals, syrups
and jelly.
Method: Bake the potato, split and
top with the cheese. Serve with the sardines and salad.
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