What do you eat for breakfast when you have your period? Hot topics and scientific advice on the Internet in 10 days
Recently, "menstrual diet" has become a hot topic on social platforms, especially breakfast pairing, which has triggered widespread discussion. Combining the hot search data and nutritional advice on the Internet in the past 10 days, this article compiled a breakfast guide during menstruation to help relieve discomfort and supplement nutrition.
1. Top 5 most searched menstrual period diet topics on the Internet (in the past 10 days)
| Ranking | Topic keywords | Search volume (10,000) | Main platform |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Iron supplement foods during menstruation | 45.6 | Weibo, Xiaohongshu |
| 2 | Breakfast recipes for dysmenorrhea | 38.2 | Douyin, Bilibili |
| 3 | Can I drink coffee during menstruation? | 32.7 | Zhihu, Baidu |
| 4 | Diet to relieve menstrual edema | 28.9 | little red book |
| 5 | High protein breakfast during menstruation | 25.4 | Douyin |
2. Recommended breakfast combinations during menstruation (scientific version)
According to data from the Chinese Nutrition Society and hot search topics, the following three types of breakfast combinations receive the most attention:
| Type | Recommended food | Efficacy | Examples of popular recipes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iron supplementation to warm the uterus | Red date and red bean porridge, spinach egg pancake, beef sandwich | Improve anemia and relieve fatigue | Xiaohongshu's popular "Three Red Porridge" (red dates + red beans + red peanuts) |
| Relieve menstrual cramps | Ginger syrup, oat milk, whole wheat bread with nuts | Warms the uterus and reduces cramps | Douyin's popular "Ginger juice hits the breasts" |
| Emotional regulation type | Banana oatmeal cups, dark chocolate, avocado toast | Stabilize blood sugar and increase serotonin | Weibo is hotly discussing "Happy Period Breakfast Plate" |
3. Lightning protection list for breakfast during menstruation
Based on doctor’s advice and platform discussion, the following foods should be used with caution:
| Eat food carefully | Reason | alternative |
|---|---|---|
| iced drinks | aggravate uterine contractions | Room temperature soy milk/longan tea |
| High salt pickled products | aggravate edema | fresh vegetables |
| Fried food | Increase inflammatory response | Steamed staple food |
4. TOP3 breakfast recommended by netizens
According to the actual measurement sharing of Xiaohongshu and Douyin with over 10,000 likes:
1.“Nuan Gong Five Red Soup”: Stewed red beans, red peanuts, wolfberry, brown sugar, and red dates, combined with boiled eggs, has a significant blood-enriching effect;
2.“Golden Turmeric Milk”: Plant milk + turmeric powder + black pepper, anti-inflammatory and analgesic, suitable for people with dysmenorrhea;
3.“High Protein Energy Bowl”: Greek yogurt + chia seeds + blueberries + walnuts, provide sustained energy.
5. Special reminder from experts
1. Individual differences are large, so you need to observe your own reactions and adjust your diet;
2. Breakfast during menstruation should be warm and easy to digest, and avoid drinking coffee on an empty stomach;
3. Long-term and severe discomfort requires medical treatment, and diet is only an auxiliary means.
(Note: The statistical period of this article is from November 1 to 10, 2023, covering the hot search lists of mainstream social platforms)
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