7 foods to avoid during menstruation

Producer : Priyanka jaiswal Editor: manish | 09-feb-2025

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1. Processed Foods:

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2. Sugary Foods:

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3. Salty Foods:

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4. Caffeine:

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5. Alcohol:

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6. Fatty Foods:

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7. Dairy:

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