Yuna has suffered from PMS for years but doesn't want to take the oral contraceptive her doctor recommended she try. Wary of medications and of taking too many supplements, Yuna has decided to try increasing her daily physical activity and altering her diet to see if she can improve her symptoms. Which of the following dietary modifications is most likely to relieve her symptoms?
A. drinking less water so less can be retained to cause bloating
B. eating more calcium-rich foods like fat-free yogurt and leafy green vegetables
C. eating salted nuts because they are high in sodium
D. drinking more alcohol to numb the pain
Answer: B
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