Your diet while going through menopause can have an impact on how your body responds to the hormonal changes. Some claim that a vegan diet my help women to get through menopause with much more ease. In any case, eating a healthy, whole foods diet is always a good idea.
Some good foods to add to your diet during menopause include:
Some good foods to add to your diet during menopause include:
- wheat germ
- mung beans
- string beans
- seaweed
- spirulina
- millet
- black beans
- tofu
- kidney beans
- barley
- black sesame seeds whole wheat
- leafy greens
- nuts
- seeds
- egg whites
- legumes
- cold-pressed cooking oils
- Black beans are said to be good for hot flashes
- Beets eaten with carrots are used by some for hormone regulation during menopause.
- Flaxseed and flaxseed oil may help with menopause symptoms, help balance female hormones, and may relieve hot flashes.
As little as 3 mg of boron can double blood levels of estrogen. If you want to increase these levels, include boron containing foods in your diet. Top boron-containing foods include strawberries, peaches, cabbage, tomatoes, dandelion, apples, asparagus, figs, poppy seeds, broccoli, pears, cherries, beets, apricots, currants, parsley, dill, cumin seed (in descending order of potency.)
Soy contains photoestrogens which can ease symptoms of menopause and may decrease the risk of breast cancer. Although those with a history of breast cancer should check with their doctor before consuming large amounts of foods containing phyroestrogens.
Avoid tea, coffee, alcohol, processed foods, dairy, sugar, deep-fried fatty foods, and excessive meat. Animal-based meats affect hormone levels rapidly and strongly.
Soy contains photoestrogens which can ease symptoms of menopause and may decrease the risk of breast cancer. Although those with a history of breast cancer should check with their doctor before consuming large amounts of foods containing phyroestrogens.
Avoid tea, coffee, alcohol, processed foods, dairy, sugar, deep-fried fatty foods, and excessive meat. Animal-based meats affect hormone levels rapidly and strongly.
References
A Natural Approach to Menopause. (2016, May 4). Retrieved from Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine: http://www.pcrm.org/health/health-topics/a-natural-approach-to-menopause
Duke, J. A. (1997). The Green Pharmacy. Emmaus, PA: Rodale Press.
Geller, S. E. (2007, January 8). Botanical and Dietary Supplements for Menopausal Symptoms: What Works, What Doesn’t. Retrieved from US National Library of Medicine National Institutes of Health: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC1764641/
Gottlieb, B. (1995). New Choices in Natural Healing. Emmaus, PA: Rodale Press.
Ni, M. (2008). Secrets of Self-Healing. New York: Penguin Group.
Pitchford, P. (1993). Healing with Whole Foods. Berkeley: North Atlantic Books.
Vitamins and Supplements Lifestyle Guide. (2016, April 29). Retrieved from WebMD: http://www.webmd.com/vitamins-and-supplements/lifestyle-guide-11/slideshow-menopause
A Natural Approach to Menopause. (2016, May 4). Retrieved from Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine: http://www.pcrm.org/health/health-topics/a-natural-approach-to-menopause
Duke, J. A. (1997). The Green Pharmacy. Emmaus, PA: Rodale Press.
Geller, S. E. (2007, January 8). Botanical and Dietary Supplements for Menopausal Symptoms: What Works, What Doesn’t. Retrieved from US National Library of Medicine National Institutes of Health: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC1764641/
Gottlieb, B. (1995). New Choices in Natural Healing. Emmaus, PA: Rodale Press.
Ni, M. (2008). Secrets of Self-Healing. New York: Penguin Group.
Pitchford, P. (1993). Healing with Whole Foods. Berkeley: North Atlantic Books.
Vitamins and Supplements Lifestyle Guide. (2016, April 29). Retrieved from WebMD: http://www.webmd.com/vitamins-and-supplements/lifestyle-guide-11/slideshow-menopause
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