Pumpkin is a more nutritious food, moderate consumption of pumpkin is good for the body, for menstruating women, you can generally eat pumpkin, but need to pay attention to not eat too much at once. Menstruating women eat pumpkin has the following benefits: 1, relieve constipation: due to changes in hormone levels, some women in the menstrual period will appear intestinal peristalsis slower, defecation difficulties and other symptoms. At this time the appropriate amount of pumpkin, which is rich in dietary fiber can stimulate intestinal peristalsis, to promote the discharge of stool. In addition, the mannitol contained in pumpkin also helps fecal discharge; 2, improve anemia: menstruation due to the discharge of a large number of menstrual blood, some patients with poor nutritional status may appear anemic. Since pumpkin contains a lot of iron, eating it in moderation at this time will help hemoglobin production and improve anemia; 3, supplemental nutrition: pumpkin is rich in zinc, which can participate in the synthesis of nucleic acids and proteins in the body and promote the absorption of nutrients in the body, so eating pumpkin in moderation during menstruation can help strengthen the body. Therefore, during menstruation, women can choose healthy cooking according to their personal preferences, but not too much pumpkin at once, otherwise it may cause indigestion, which in turn leads to bloating, hiccups and other uncomfortable symptoms.