Salad Recipes for Controlling PMS
Are you eager to learn how to create salads that can help control PMS symptoms? We've got a rainbow of recipes for you to try! The salad recipes below use ingredients that deliver copious amounts of PMS-fighting nutrients such as vitamin D, fiber, vitamin B6, calcium, zinc, and magnesium. But before you get started on these salad recipes, make sure you've read the section The Anti-PMS Diet and the section Best Foods for PMS Relief which provide more general information about PMS and diet.
Arugula, Avocado and Tomato Salad
Avocados are loaded with dietary fiber and vitamin B6 which play an important role in the anti-PMS diet. The PMS alleviating effects of this dish may be further strengthened by balsamic vinegar, which not only adds depth and flavor to this dish but which also supplies compounds that can reduce the glycemic index rating index of the meal. Low glycemic foods help keep blood glucose levels stable, thereby controlling some PMS symptoms such as mood swings and cravings.
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Beet and Carrot Salad with Ginger
This recipe pairs beets with carrots to create a potent weapon for fighting PMS. Both beets and carrots are packed with fiber which helps regulate estrogen levels. In addition, beets are an excellent source of magnesium, which has been shown to be effective at controlling premenstrual symptoms related to mood changes, while carrots provide an amply supply of vitamin B6. Vitamin B6 is thought to help relieve breast tenderness, depression, and anxiety. See the Recipe
Carrot and Avocado Salad
Rich in fiber, avocados are also crammed full of vitamin B6, a key anti-PMS vitamin. This salad recipe also calls for balsamic vinegar which has been shown to reduce foods' glycemic index rating index. See the RecipeChicken and Apple Salad
This anti-PMS recipe pairs meaty chicken with juicy grapes and crunchy apples to create a wonderful taste sensation. But the benefits of this salad are not limited to culinary sensations; it can also provide health benefits for women. Chicken is rich in vitamin B6 and zinc, both of which help fight symptoms associated with PMS, while apples are packed with pectin, a type of dietary fiber that is particularly effective at carrying estrogen out of the body. This helps keep your hormonal balance in check. See the Recipe
Super-Nutritious Broccoli Salad with Apples and Cranberries
This low fat, low glycemic salad is made of ingredients that are crammed with anti-PMS nutrients such as fiber, vitamin B6, calcium, zinc, and magnesium. See the Recipe
Romaine and Smoked Salmon Salad
The salmon and carrots featured in this wholesome anti-PMS salad are packed with vitamin B6 which can help alleviate a number of PMS symptoms, including breast tenderness, depression, and anxiety. In addition, salmon is one of the best dietary sources of vitamin D, a key nutrient for combating PMS. See the RecipeShrimp and Eggs on Romaine Lettuce
Both shrimp and eggs are rich in vitamin D and zinc, key nutrients for warding of PMS symptoms. The romaine lettuce in this salad delivers an abundance of dietary fiber which stimulates estrogen excretion and may therefore help improve hormonal balance and relieve PMS symptoms. See the RecipeAnti-Inflammatory Salmon Salad
Salmon is packed with B vitamins which may help alleviate a number of PMS symptoms including breast tenderness, depression, and anxiety. In addition, salmon is one of the best dietary sources of vitamin D. The PMS alleviating effects of this salad are further strengthened by balsamic vinegar, which not only adds a delicious tanginess to this dish but which also supplies compounds that can reduce the glycemic index rating index of the meal. Low glycemic foods help keep blood glucose levels stable, thereby controlling some PMS symptoms such as mood swings and cravings. See the RecipeFor more recipes that help prevent and control PMS symptoms, please visit the main recipe directory of HealWithFood.org's Guide to Fighting PMS.
