Am I eating to control PMS?

Many women experience pre-menstrual symptoms, in moderate to severe forms. Take this quiz to see if you are eating correctly to control these symptoms?

Do you suffer from any of the following symptoms approximately 1 week before menstruation: anxiety, depression, mood swings, fatigue, cravings, weight gain, swollen and painful breasts, cramps, backache, headaches, bloating?

usually some or most of the above
occasionally some symptoms
seldom /never

How many meals (including snacks) do you eat daily?

1 – 2
3 – 4
5 – 6

How often do you eat fresh fruit and vegetables?

seldom / never
1 – 2 daily
3 or more daily

How often do you eat wholegrain foods (wholewheat or brown bread, high fibre breakfast cereals e.g. All bran or Weetbix)?

seldom / never
often
daily

How often do you eat sugary foods like jam, sweets, chocolates or sugary cold drinks?

daily
occasionally
never

How often do you eat fatty foods (fried or oily foods, salad dressings, margarine, butter etc)?

often
a few times a week
seldom / never

Do you add salt to your food?

always / most of the time
seldom / never

How often do you drink tea (excluding herbal), coffee or cola beverages?

more than 2 per day
1 – 2 per day
seldom / never

Do you exercise regularly (30 – 45 minutes, 3 –4 times per week)?

seldom / never
1 – 3 times most weeks
always

10. Do you smoke?

yes
no

Do you drink alcohol?

most days
1 - 3 times per week
seldom / never

Do you regularly take supplements of vitamin E, Evening Primrose Oil, vitamin B6 or Magnesium?

no
some of the above
all of the above.

Am I eating to control PMS?

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