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.