One should avoid consuming caffeine while experiencing menstrual pain as it can elevate anxiety and leave you with tense menstrual cramps.
Processed Foods like frozen vegetables, tinned fruit etc., have a high consistency of sodium and sugar which is why it can exacerbate the mood swings and bloating.
Fried, oily and greasy foods can worsen the inflammation and discomfort caused during periods.
Excessive sugar can lead to plummeting of body energy and worsen mood swings.
For some people dairy products worsen the bloating and cramps.
Since red meat is high-fat, it can increase inflammation.