Smoothies and Healthy Drinks for PMS Prevention (Recipes)
Are you having trouble finding recipes for smoothies and other healthy drinks that can help prevent PMS symptoms? On this page, you'll find a bunch of healthy drink recipes featuring some excellent PMS-fighting food remedies such as bananas, yogurt, and almond milk. But before you dive into the recipes below, you might want to check out the page Diet Tips for Controlling PMS and the page Best PMS-Relieving Foods for more basic information about the role of diet in PMS prevention.
Hot Chocolate with Almond Milk
This hot chocolate is made with dark cocoa powder and almond milk, both of which are packed with magnesium. Women with PMS have been shown to have lower blood levels of magnesium than women who do not have PMS symptoms. Some studies have shown magnesium to be effective at controlling premenstrual symptoms related to mood changes. Other studies suggest that magnesium might bring relief of bloating associated with PMS.
Refreshing Cucumber Smoothie with Probiotic Bacteria
This refreshing, low-fat smoothie is an excellent source of calcium and magnesium, two important PMS fighting minerals.
Cantaloupe Smoothie with Probiotics
The delicious combination of cantaloupe melon and yoghurt in this smoothie delivers a wallop of nutrients that help ward off PMS symptoms, including calcium, vitamin B6, and zinc.
Cucumber Honeydew Smoothie
This refreshing, low-fat smoothie is an excellent source of calcium and magnesium, two important PMS fighting minerals.
Pineapple and Banana Smoothie
This pleasantly sweet smoothie combines bananas and pineapple, two fruits that are well known for their ability to reduce bloating before menstruation.
For more recipes that help prevent and control PMS symptoms, please visit the main recipe directory of HealWithFood.org's Guide to Fighting PMS.