Healthy and Easy Recipe Ideas When It's That Time Of Month

For some women when it's that time of month and their periods have arrived they may be in lots of pain and may not always be in the mood to spend lots of time in the kitchen preparing a meal that takes a very long time. So I wanted to post healthy and easy recipe ideas for women when it's that time of month. To get more details on the recipe click on the pictures below.

1. The first recipe idea is an Oyster dish-Oysters are great for women on their period because your iron levels naturally decrease as you loose blood. So it's vital that you replenish your body’s supply with iron-rich foods like oysters.

Ingredients

• 2 dozen fresh oysters in the shell (If its just for one person you will want to buy less)

• Burlap or towel soaked in water

Ingredients

• 2 cups butter, softened

• 1/2 cup finely grated Parmesan cheese

• 1/4 cup finely chopped parsley

• 2 garlic cloves, minced

• 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce

• 1 teaspoon paprika

• 1/2 teaspoon ground red pepper

• 1/2 teaspoon hot sauce

• 2 dozen large fresh oysters on the half shell

2. Bananas are rich in vitamin B6, magnesium and potassium, which can reduce water retention and bloating and Watermelons are rich in fiber which will help with bloating and diarrhea.

Ingredients

• 1 cup coarsely chopped seeded watermelon

• 1 Kiwi fruit, peeled and cut into pieces

• 2 ice cubes

• 1 ripe banana, frozen, peeled and cut into chunks

• 1/4 cup chilled apple juice

3. Almond Butter is filled with lean protein and fiber which helps stabilize your blood sugar which in return helps reduce cravings.

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon almond butter

• 1 slice rye bread, toasted

• 1 banana, sliced

Ingredients

• 1 Whole Wheat English Muffin

• 1 tablespoon of almond butter

• ¼ of a medium avocado

• 2 Cups of Kale

• 1 teaspoon of olive oil

4. Oranges provide calcium and Vitamin D which can help reduce pain.

Ingredients

• 6 oranges (about 2 1/2 in. wide, 2 1/2 lb. total; see notes)

• 4 to 6 tablespoons white wine vinegar

• 1 tablespoon olive oil

• 1 teaspoon sugar

• 1 mild red onion (6 oz.), peeled and sliced (see notes)

• 1/2 cup finely slivered fresh mint leaves

• 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro

• Salt

• About 1/2 cup black olives such as Niçoise or kalamata

• Fresh mint leaves and fresh cilantro leaves, rinsed

Ingredients

• ½ cup plain yogurt

• ½ cup fresh blood orange juice

• ¼ teaspoon orange-flower water

• Pinch of kosher salt

• 2 tablespoons honey, plus more for serving

• ¼ cup chia seeds

• 2 blood oranges

• Chopped pistachios (for serving)