" Avoid salty foods, like fast foods and processed meat. Salt can worsen bloating by aggravating water retention
" Don't drink alcohol during or before your period
" Don't go without food for long periods. Have five smaller meals per day instead of three bigger ones
" Avoid caffeine as far as possible, because it can contribute to breast tenderness and irritability. Rather drink water during your period. Reducing your caffeine intake will also help
" Drink at least eight glasses of water per day and eat foods rich in fibre to prevent constipation due to PMS
" Avoid fatty and sugary foods, because they give you a quick boost only to make you head for an all time energy low, which will make mood swings worse
" A glass of milk per day or calcium supplements are known to relieve the symptoms of PMS, like cramps, cravings and mood swings
" Carbohydrates relieve moodiness, because they boost the release of serotonin (a chemical that has been linked to mood) in the brain
" Some women find relief from the symptoms of PMS by cutting meat from their diets during menstruation