Fruits not to be eaten during menstruation Women are not only eating ice during menstruation, but also some cold foods, such as ice, eggplant, squash, cucumber, winter melon, crab, snail, kelp, bamboo shoots, oranges, pears, grapefruit, watermelon, etc., and astringent foods, such as sour plums, immature fruits with sour taste, or some hot and pungent foods, such as fried, chili peppers, peppercorns, mustard and so on, should be avoided during menstruation. These foods should also be avoided during menstruation to avoid causing blood flow problems. During menstruation, you should eat more green onions, fungus, peanuts, walnuts, jujubes, cinnamon, and roses. If you accidentally eat cold food or can’t help eating ice during your period, you can drink more ginger boiled in brown sugar to balance the blood circulation in your body and promote smooth blood flow. Life Tips In addition to ice should not be consumed during menstruation, women should pay special attention to warmth during menstruation, avoiding cold, wading in the water, rain, exposure and cold baths, and should prohibit intercourse, tub baths and swimming, and to keep the vulva, underwear and sanitary pads clean.