Low Carb Diets Can Increase PMS Symptoms
Low Fat Vegetarian Diet & PMS
A low-fat, vegetarian diet reduces menstrual pain and other premenstrual
symptoms, according to the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine.
A diet high in fat, such as the low-carb Atkins diet, is likely to exacerbate
if not cause premenstrual syndrome symptoms in women who are prone to
suffering from PMS.
Low Fat Diet & PMS
An increase in fat consumption and a decrease in low-fat vegetable consumption
contributes to PMS symptoms, according to the Committee. Improving nutritional
habits, however, effectively decreases PMS. In a recent weight loss study
a low fat-diet was reported to reduce estrogen levels, menstrual pain
and other premenstrual symptoms like emotional changes and bloating. Also,
PMS symptoms were lessened, and many women experienced significant relief,
especially with water retention and concentration. Study participants
had increased energy, lower cholesterol levels and weight reduction.
Low Carb Diets & PMS
Contrary to low-carb diets like Atkins, the dietary goal for women should
be to smooth out the human roller coaster many experience each month,
according to the Committee. They advise to cut fat dramatically and try
to stick to a low-fat plant-based diet to keep hormones in equilibrium
and lessen the impact of PMS.
Animal Fat & PMS
Most experts do agree a good diet for women looking to decrease the symptoms
of PMS consists of five servings of fruits and vegetables per day and
minimal animal fat.
Source: 2003 CBS News
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