Food and Estrogen

Here  is an article from HOLISTIC.COM that will give you an idea of foods that will help with the  symptoms of Menopause.
Remember that with any natural remedy the results occur after consistent long term use


Some foods are a good sources of natural estrogens. There are some foods that inhibit estrogen. Knowing how your food affect the estrogen metabolism is an important part of managing the menopause and PMS. More information about food and diet can be found in our nutrition site.

 

Foods Containing Natural Estrogens

A number of different foods and herbs are sources of natural plant estrogens, and can be very helpful during menopause, The following is a list of some of the best food sources of estrogen. These foods are also high in vitamins, minerals, fiber, and essential fatty acids, and they are low in saturated fat. In other words, they are nutritious and should be part of your diet on a regular basis.

bullet Alfalfa
bullet Animal flesh
bullet Anise seed
bullet Apples
bullet Baker's yeast
bullet Barley
bullet Beets
bullet Carrots
bullet Cherries
bullet Chickpeas
bullet Clover
bullet Cowpeas (black- eyed peas)
bullet Cucumbers
bullet Dairy Foods
bullet Dates
bullet Eggs
bullet Eggplant
bullet Fennel
bullet Flaxseeds
bullet Garlic
bullet Hops
bullet Licorice
bullet Oats
bullet Olive oil
bullet Olives
bullet Papaya
bullet Parsley
bullet Peas
bullet Peppers
bullet Plums
bullet Pomegranates
bullet Potatoes
bullet Pumpkin
bullet Red beans
bullet Red clover
bullet Rhubarb
bullet Rice
bullet Sage
bullet Sesame seeds
bullet Soybean sprouts
bullet Soybeans
bullet Split peas
bullet Sunflower seeds
bullet Tomatoes
bullet Wheat
bullet Yams

Estrogen Inhibiting Foods

If you are suffering from breast cancer, PMS, fibroids, ovarian cysts, and other situations that estrogen might exacerbate, the following estrogen inhibiting foods might be of interest to you.

bullet Berries
bullet Broccoli
bullet Buckwheat
bullet Cabbage
bullet Citrus Foods
bullet Corn
bullet Figs
bullet Fruits (except apples, cherries, dates, pomegranates)
bullet Grapes
bullet Green beans
bullet Melons
bullet Millet
bullet Onions
bullet Pears
bullet Pineapples
bullet Squashes
bullet Tapioca
bullet White rice
bullet White flour

Also See: Nutrition and Diet in Holisticonline.com

 

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