Can I Eat Millet Porridge During Menstruation?

During menstruation, women need to pay attention to their eating habits, as consuming too many cold and chilly foods is not beneficial to their health. It is acceptable to drink millet porridge during menstruation. Millet porridge is mainly made from millet and is rich in nutritional value. It is also a traditional health food that contains a large amount of dietary fiber, vitamins, calcium, iron, zinc, and other nutrients.

Generally speaking, if women experience symptoms such as excessive menstrual flow, weakness of qi and blood, physical exhaustion, and dizziness during menstruation, they can appropriately consume some red dates after menstruation to replenish qi and nourish blood. The amount consumed depends on individual conditions. For those with severe symptoms, they can consume red dates for two or three consecutive days, while those with mild symptoms can consume them for one or two days. However, if symptoms such as blood heat, dark menstrual blood, constipation, dry mouth and throat, or obstructed menstruation occur during menstruation, it is not advisable to eat red dates as it may exacerbate the symptoms.

Regular consumption of fruits during menstruation can prevent constipation and avoid pelvic congestion. However, some fruits with cold properties should not be consumed excessively during menstruation. During menstruation, women can eat fruits with warm or hot properties, such as durian, ginseng fruit, lychee, longan, jujube, peach, cherry, pomegranate, etc. They can alternate between three different fruits in the morning, noon, and evening.

During menstruation, women can eat fruits that are beneficial to their health. For example, sugarcane and red dates can be consumed in moderation. Red dates have the effects of nourishing qi and blood, calming the nerves, strengthening the spleen and stomach, and are very helpful for women's health. Women can eat some red dates or drink red date water during menstruation. However, women with excessive menstrual flow during menstruation should avoid eating red dates as it may increase menstrual flow.

For pregnancy preparation, women can consume dried fruits, jujube, and goji berries during menstruation. Millet is also a nutritious food that can be consumed during this time.

Millet grains are small, with a light yellow or dark yellow color and a relatively hard texture. The processed products have a sweet and fragrant taste. Many women in northern China traditionally use millet and brown sugar to nourish their bodies after childbirth. Millet porridge is rich in nutrition and is known as a "substitute for ginseng soup".

1. Millet is rich in vitamins B1 and B12, which can prevent indigestion and angular cheilitis.

2. Millet has the effect of preventing gastric reflux and vomiting.

3. It also has the function of nourishing yin and blood, which can help regulate the cold and weak constitution of postpartum women and restore their physical strength.

4. Millet can also reduce wrinkles, freckles, and pigmentation.