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A member asked:

There is a chinese tradition that you cannot ''eat ice cream during your period." is there any science behind this?

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Perhaps...: I am not aware of any scientific recommendation to avoid ice-cream during your period. But maybe you have just explained why the Chinese are usually thin! Women tend to crave chocolate, sweets and fatty foods during their periods and can put on weight during this time so knowing this and avoiding it could be helpful. Best wishes!

Dr Saghafi agreed

Answered 8/26/2020

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