Can I eat winter squash during my period?

Menstruation is a special period for female friends. Many female friends will experience uncomfortable symptoms during menstruation. So is there any way for us to alleviate these symptoms? In fact, as long as we pay attention to diet, make good arrangements for our daily schedule, and actively participate in some physical exercise, then the discomfort during menstruation can be alleviated.

We also call winter squash zucchini. Winter squash is not a specialty of China. Its origin is in India. But now we can see winter squash everywhere in China. Winter squash is rich in nutrients.

There is no saying in Hebei that zucchini is called northern melon (Latin name: Cucurbita pepo

L.), also known as bear (male) melon,茭瓜, white melon, small melon, pumpkin, horned melon, vegetable pumpkin, and Xungua, etc.; annual herbaceous and sturdy vine (climbing), there are three major varieties: dwarf, semi-climbing, and climbing. In most varieties, the main vine is obviously dominant, while the side vines are few and weak. The stem is stout, cylindrical, and has short white bristles. It likes moisture and is not drought-resistant. Especially during the fruit-setting period, the soil should be kept moist to obtain high yield. Viral diseases are prone to occur under high temperature and drought conditions; but high temperature and high humidity can also easily cause powdery mildew. It is not very demanding on soil and can be cultivated in sandy soil, loam and clay. Loam with a deep soil layer is more likely to produce high yields. It is native to India and is grown in both southern and northern China. It has the effects of clearing heat and promoting diuresis, relieving restlessness and thirst, moistening the lungs and relieving cough, and reducing swelling and dispersing nodules.

Zucchini contains more vitamin C, glucose and other nutrients, especially calcium. The nutritional content of every 100g edible part (fresh weight) of different varieties is as follows: protein 0.6-0.9g, fat 0.1-0.2g, cellulose 0.8-0.9g, carbohydrates 2.5-3.3g, carotene 20-40 micrograms, vitamin C 2.5-9 mg, calcium 22-29 mg.

Traditional Chinese medicine believes that zucchini has the functions of clearing heat and promoting diuresis, relieving restlessness and thirst, moistening the lungs and relieving cough, and reducing swelling and dispersing nodules. It can be used as an auxiliary treatment for edema, abdominal distension, thirst, sores, nephritis, ascites due to liver cirrhosis, etc. It has an auxiliary therapeutic effect; it can enhance immunity and play an anti-viral and anti-tumor role; it can promote the secretion of insulin in the human body, can effectively prevent and treat diabetes, prevent liver and kidney diseases, and help enhance the regeneration ability of liver and kidney cells.

Zucchini is rich in protein, minerals, vitamins and other substances. It is fat-free and also contains substances such as citrulline, adenine, aspartic acid, and has a very low sodium content.

In the above article, we introduced that women will experience uncomfortable symptoms during menstruation. We can alleviate the symptoms through diet. Women during menstruation should not eat too hot or too cold food. Winter melon has the benefits of reducing swelling and relieving restlessness, so it can be eaten during menstruation.