Written by Debjani Arora | Updated : March 9, 2016 7:16 PM IST
Low levels of estrogen leads to a variety of problems for women during menopause – hot flashes, vaginal dryness and night sweats. While you cannot avoid these issues, you can reduce the impact on your daily life by eating foods that are rich in phytoestrogen, which mimics some of the properties of estrogen. Here goes your list of foods to live easy during menopause.
Soy: According to a study published in Mayo Clinic Proceedings, soy is a wonder food during menopause. It is a rich source of isoflavones, a class of phytoestrogens found predominantly in legumes and beans. Having 25 g of soy along with a low fat diet can reduce LDL cholesterol levels and risk of coronary heart disease in menopausal women.
Carrots: A study published in the American Journal of Epidemiology suggests that intake of carrots during menopause reduced the risk of breast cancer in women drastically.
Peanuts: An Iowa Woman’s health study pointed out that post menopausal women who had a handful of peanuts every week had a lower risk of developing type 2 diabetes.
Flaxseed: A study published in Obstetrics and Gynaecology pointed out that consumption of 40 gm flaxseed can improve mild menopausal symptoms and lower glucose and insulin levels during post menopause.
Cucumber: This perfect summer food! Thanks to the rich water content and phytoestrogen, it becomes a wonder food for women. Having cucumber slices in the evening can help one fight symptoms like hot flashes and night sweats.
Legumes and Beans: Legumes and beans are also a rich source of phytoestrogen and come with a good amount of protein to. It has everything that a woman would need post menopause.
Tofu: Another form of soy, tofu is a protein rich food and rich in isoflavones. Eating tofu is a great way to make yup for the lost estrogen..
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