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Suffering From Hot Flashes? Rujuta Diwekar Shares 3 Foods To Manage It

Hot flashes are a common problem among women who are experiencing menopause. Nutritionist Rujuta Diwekar recently shared three foods that can help manage the symptoms.

Written by Arushi Bidhuri | Updated : March 6, 2022 2:31 PM IST

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What Are Hot Flashes?

A hot flash is a quick sensation of warmth in the upper body, usually centred on the face, neck, and chest. It's possible that your skin will redden, as though you're blushing. Sweating is another symptom of a hot flash. You could become cold if you lose too much body heat. Night sweats are hot flashes that occur at night and can cause sleep disruption. While there are many medical conditions that trigger hot flashes, menopause is the one where it is the most common.

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Symptoms Of Hot Flashes

As mentioned, hot flashes are a common symptom of menopause. During a hot flash, you might get a sudden feeling of warmth through different parts of the body, flushed skin, rapid heartbeat, perspiration, chilled feeling, and feelings of anxiety. Hot flashes are very common among women, but they may vary from one individual to another.  Also Read - Plane Crash In Ranchi: Chartered Aircraft Crashes In Ranchi, 7 Onboard

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Food For Hot Flashes

Rujuta Diwekar, celebrity nutritionist and author of blockbuster books such as the 12-Week Fitness Project and Indian Superfoods, highlighted three forgotten foods with her Instagram followers in an Instagram video. The dietitian explains the signs and causes of hot flashes, saying that they are frequent among persons who are in the perimenopausal or menopausal stages. She says, “Even when the AC is on, you break into a sweat, you feel palpitations, you feel like your face, neck, head, everything is just dripping with pearls of sweat.” She further suggests three forgotten foods that can help you deal with this problem.

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Nariyal Barfi

This delicious treat, also known as nariyal barfi or kopra pak, can boost your energy, comfort you, and keep your sugar cravings in control. According to the dietitian, a person should consume it around 11 in the morning or 3-4 pm after lunch. Further explaining the benefits of coconut, she says, “Coconut also has lauric acid which is found in mother’s milk. This fatty acid also makes you feel a sense of nurture and belonging, and it calms you down.” She adds that one slice of nariyal barfi can do the trick and keep sugar cravings at bay. Coconut is high in medium-chain triglycerides (MCTs), which are fatty acids that can increase your endurance. Hot flashes can leave you exhausted and depleted of energy. Essential fatty acids might assist you in regaining your strength.  Also Read - Persistent Cough Lasting Over 3 Weeks? Doctor Explains Causes, Warning Signs And When To Worry

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Vegetable Chutney

Any hyperlocal vegetable, particularly creepers such as bitter gourd, bottle gourd, ridge gourd, or pumpkin, according to Diwekar, is a rich source of beneficial bacteria. To accompany the lunch, the dietitian suggests a chutney made from ridge gourd peel blended with a lot of til. She claims that it introduces beneficial microorganisms into your system. This chutney also contains calcium, which helps to maintain bone mineral density. This chutney is also rich in phytoestrogens, which can help with acne on the tip of the forehead, the back of the neck, and the top of the back. It also prevents the afternoon slump, keeps the complexion glowing, and keeps the hair and stomach healthy.

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Banana Chips

Do you get involuntary salt cravings in the middle of the day? If yes, then banana chips are perfect for you. Diwekar suggests that banana chips are good to satiate your salty cravings and you can have them with your evening chai. Bananas are also rich in micronutrients like B6, which helps calm your nerves. She also recommends alternatives like jackfruit, tapioca and other gourd chips.  Also Read - Chandra Grahan 2026: Safety Precautions To Follow During Total Lunar Eclipse On March 3