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10. What Not to Eat

Certain foods may increase PMS symptoms and should be avoided, especially in the two weeks before your period. The Journal of Reproductive Medicine states consuming foods and beverages high in sugar is associated with the recurrence and severity of PMS. Reducing your intake of refined carbohydrates, salt, caffeine, and alcohol can help reduce the duration and intensity of many PMS symptoms.

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