Dear PLS,
I just got my period. Should I eat certain foods during that time?

Signed,
F.L.

Dear F.L.,
That’s a good question. The doctor we asked said that there’s no need to eat anything special, but as always get a good variety of healthy foods.

Your regular diet should include iron-rich foods since girls lose some iron during their periods. Here are some iron-rich foods to include in your normal diet: red meat, pork, fish and shellfish, poultry, lentils, beans and soy foods, green leafy vegetables, and raisins. Some flours, cereals, and grain products are also fortified with iron.

Think Pink!
The PLS

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