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Topic: Nutrition - June 13 2025
Best Foods to Eat on Your Period (and Why it Matters)

Cramping. Low energy. Bloating. When symptoms flare up during your period, nutrition can make all the difference. VIS Expert and Registered Dietitian Andrea Givens shares how to reduce PMS symptoms, support iron levels, and feel stronger through every phase of your menstrual cycle - starting with what’s on your plate.

By Helene Usher

VIS Creator

& Andrea Givens, MS, RD, CSSD

VIS Expert

Topic: Nutrition

June 13 2025

06.13-VIS-Web
Our menstrual cycle is an important health indicator for us as women athletes, but it can also be difficult to navigate. Many women and girls experience premenstrual syndrome (PMS) symptoms before and during their periods that make training and competing hard, but proper nutrition can help with these challenges. Our fueling habits can reduce the severity of PMS symptoms and other discomfort during the menstrual cycle. We talked to VIS Expert and Registered Dietitian, Andrea Givens, MS, RD,...
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