Fighting menstrual cramps and pain can be made easier if you include meals which are supercharged with anti-cramping nutrients like omega-3, fatty acids, vitamin E, calcium, zinc, magnesium, etc.
Here are some easy-peasy healthy meals loaded with menstrual pain alleviating nutrients.
1) Super-Nutritious Broccoli Salad with Apples and Cranberries
Even though this meal is low in calories and fat but is loaded with wide range of nutrients.
Ingredients
- 4 cups fresh broccoli florets
- ½ cup dried cranberries
- ½ cup sunflower seeds
- 3 organic apples
- 1/4th red onion, chopped
- 1 cup plain, low-fat yogurt with probiotic bacteria
- 1/4 cup honey
Recipe
Combine broccoli florets, dried cranberries, sunflower seeds, chopped apples, and chopped onion in a large serving bowl. Blend yogurt and honey in a small bowl. Add dressing to the salad and toss. Chill before serving.
2) Stir-Fried Asparagus with Quinoa Noodles
Ingredients
- 2 bundles asparagus, washed, trimmed, and cut into bite-size pieces
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 3 teaspoon fresh ginger, minced
- 2 garlic cloves, slivered
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1/2 tablespoon sugar
- 3 1/2 tablespoon vegetable stock
- Dried quinoa noodles
Recipe
Heat oil in a wok and stir-fry ginger and garlic for a minute or two, then add asparagus. Combine soy sauce, sugar, and stock in a small bowl and pour over asparagus. Simmer until asparagus is tender, about 3-5 minutes.Cook noodles according to package directions and serve with stir-fried asparagus.