6 Reasons Why You Must Eat Pineapples During Your Periods

Suffering From Painful Periods?

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1. Filled With Vitamin C

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2. Regulates Mood Swings

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3. Helps To Absorb Iron

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4. Soothes Bloating

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5. Filled With Bromelain

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6. Improves Digestion

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