3: The Future of Processed Foods

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Feeling the wrath of PMS?

Headaches, mood swings, and fatigueyou name it.

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These are just a few symptoms that can take over just before that time of the month.

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registered dietitian and author ofThe Better Period Food Solution.

Lockwood Beckerman says that it certainly can.

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registered dietitian and author ofThe Better Period Food Solution.

As such, stayinghydratedhas been shown to help reduce headaches, increase your energy levels, and ease digestion.

Add the ginger to a medium-sized saucepan, and then cover it with one quart of cold water.

Bring it to a boil over medium-high heat, and then immediately turn the heat off.

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Carefully pour the contents of the saucepan into the jar, and let them steep for about four hours.

Strain through a fine-mesh sieve, discarding the spent herbs.

Enjoy hot or cold, and store in the fridge for up to three days.

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registered dietitian and author ofThe Better Period Food Solution.

A hand is stirring a sourdough starter in a glass jar, on a kitchen countertop. The light casts a warm glow, highlighting the ingredients inside the jar.

Two cups with coffee and green tea on a beige background.

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