Menopause food ideas

Want a better menopause than your mom had? Here’s a simple, easy tasty tip: start eating food and herbs that work with your body’s estrogen production now! Phytoestrogenic food and herbs help your body avoid dramatic crashes in estrogen levels that have been linked to more intense hot flashes and other menopause symptoms. Every day eat herbs and foods that can ease the effects of your ovaries’ irregular declining estrogen production during your menopause transition years.

 Millions of American women suffer from hot flashes during menopause, but not many realize that diet can have a lot to do with it. During menopause, women are undergoing hormonal changes that can disrupt sleep, stress them out and make them tired, three things also associated with weight gain. Willpower goes down the tube when people are stressed and they will not do all the good things they should do be doing like eating properly and exercising. It all can add up to the muffin top effect: that shift of weight to the abdomen that makes clothes fit poorly, if at all, and that stresses out a woman every time she gets dressed.

 Everyone does not want to take hormones as they are going through menopause.  Many people do not want to be on a handful of supplements for that matter.  I have developed suggestions to help women incorporate recipes into their diet, that contain hormone and mood balancing properties.

Some examples:

*Flaxseeds are estrogenic, and contain essential fatty acids that are good for skin.
*Horny goat promotes healthy libido.
*Lavender is a calming, relaxing herb.
*Snack bars fortified with soy phytochemicals for hot flashes in menopausal women

There are two main types of phytoestrogens – and some foods have both: (1) isoflavones (cooked beans (e.g. yellow split peas, black turtle beans, red kidney beans and red lentils), whole grains, leafy greens (cooked parsley, nettle, cabbage, broccoli, kale, mustard greens, collards, lamb’s quarters, seaweeds and rhubarb stalks, tofu) and (2) lignans (flaxseeds and other edible seeds, whole grains, seaweed (alaria, dulse, hijiki, kelp, kombu, nori, wakame), fruit & berries)

Try to incorporate some of the following items into your diet.  They are all mentioned in my upcoming e-book "Why is my Head on Fire", which includes recipes and supplement ideas for women trying to make the transition naturally.  We want this to be a smooth transition.

Check back often, as I update this blog as new products emerge.






Flaxseeds   Earl grey 


 Spirulina ORGANIC SPIRULINA POWDER

 Damiana damiana tea bag

 Long Life Horny Goat Triple Leaf Horny Goat tea

 Hibiscus tea The Republic of Tea, Natural Hibiscus, 36-Count


 Wheatgrass Dr Wheatgrass Supershots 5.07fl.oz. - Wheat Grass Juice in a Bottle, Invented By a Medical Doctor and Proven to Work, Pure, Concentrated and Natural - No Alcohol


Beneficial phytoestrogenic herbs include borage, evening primrose oil, licorice root, nettles, fennel, red clover, black cohosh, vitex, false unicorn root, elder, fenugreek seeds, dandelion, Honduran sarsaparilla, kudzu root, Lady’s Slipper, Liferoot, passionflower, sassafras, sweet briar, verbena. (If you decide to experiment with these herbs, do your research because some of them can promote excessive bleeding during menstruation.)


 Dong Quai Tea Dong Quai Herbal Tea 20 Bags


Other phytoestrogenic foods include apples, berries, dried beans, lentils & chickpeas, carrots, cherries, flaxseeds, garlic, grapefruit, onions, peas, dried sea vegetables, sweet potatoes, oats, pears, rice bran, sesame seeds, whole grain rice and oats, extra virgin olive oil, and many other fresh fruit and veggies.

 Dried berries Freeze dried fruit snack


Oatmeal

What oatmeal can do for you:
Organic Flax Oatmeal Lower cholesterol
Keep you full longer and thus keep hunger pangs at bay
Help to keep your bowel clean
Stabilize blood sugar levels
Rich in E vitamin- an antioxidant that removes free radicals responsible for premature aging

Lavender is particularly effective for symptoms which may go hand-in-hand with menopause – such as stress, anxiety, muscular and rheumatic pains, digestive disorders and has even been shown to smooth out mood swings and depression. Best of all, aromatherapy is a proactive, natural and non-invasive way to enhance the body’s natural ability to balance, regulate, heal and maintain itself.

Lavender dressing Lavender Vinaigrette with hints of Balsamic and Lime Dressing

Lavender sprigs  Culinary Lavender 4 oz.

Progesterone cream Emerita Pro-Gest Natural Progesterone Cream, Paraben-Free, 4-Ounce Tube

Green Cell for healing

Who Needs Green Supplements?

Super green supplements are safe for almost everyone because there is nothing in them that you wouldn’t find in natural foods. They are all natural and have no chemicals. Because of this, they do not interact with medications in the way some herbal supplements do. However, it is always wise to let your doctor know everything you are taking. Still, are they right for you?

Here are people most likely to benefit from taking these supplements:

People who want to lose weight. Though super green supplements are not magic, they can increase your energy level which gives you more energy to get your daily workout in.

People on a juice fast or colon cleanse. Detoxifying the body is important for weight loss as well and these aid in ridding the body of toxins.

People suffering from fatigue. Anyone who wants to increase their energy level. Dragging at work or school is not productive. Adding super green supplements to your daily diet can help give you the boost of energy you need to accomplish many things.

People recovering from a health ailment If you just had the flu or took antibiotics, you can benefit from a super green supplement. Since the ingredients can aid in the repairing of damage to the body and even reverse the affects of some symptoms, they are a good choice for someone recovering from an illness or surgery.

People who don’t eat enough vegetables. Though parents should continue to offer children a variety of vegetables, putting a super green supplement into a glass of juice or sprinkling it into a meal can help get those much needed nutrients into little bodies.

People who suffer digestive complaints This product contains lactobacillus. Lactobacillus Acidophilus is a type of "friendly bacteria" that resides in a healthy colon. This important bacteria should always be present for optimal intestinal health and function.

When there is an imbalance of bacteria in the colon, you may notice symptoms such as:

Gas
Bloating
Constipation
Malsbsorbtion of Nutrients

People who suffer from anemia People who suffer from anemia are advised to eat green leafy vegetables. This supplement contains spinach, kale, spirulina, wheat grass, and chlorophyll. It is a good alternative for people unable to tolerate iron.

People who eat too much acid and need to balance their pH. Excess acid can cause low energy, fatigue, excess weight, poor digestion, aches, pains, and even more serious disorders. It’s not easy to get enough alkalizing foods in your diet, so this supplement will help tip the scales in your favor.

Your first line of defense and prevention should be a well balanced diet. If your life makes that challenging, then a healthy and natural substitute might make sense. Green supplements are getting positive attention because they can increase health and reduce disease, are considered safe, and can increase nutrition and energy. Adding a green supplement once a day has numerous health benefits that can balance the body and the mind.
The world is becoming more health conscious, which means the market for healthy foods and supplements is growing. Green supplements are coming of age in this time and offer their own special benefits for consumers like you.
As you try to improve your health, you may feel bombarded with all the different miracle supplements on the market. Not all supplements are created equally and it will take a bit of research to decide which supplements are appropriate for you. Take a few moments to read on about green supplements to see if they are the health supplement you are looking for.
In general, any one at any age and in any sort of physical condition could benefit from taking super green supplements. There are, however, some specific health problems that can be aided by the taking of super green supplements.

Though this is not an exhaustive list, if you suffer from any of the following you may greatly benefit from taking green supplements:

Asthma
Depression
Diabetes
Digestive problems
Heart Disease (like stroke)
Prostate problems
Skin disorders
Ulcers

You must keep in mind that green supplements are not considered a cure for any of these health problems. There is simply laboratory evidence that the ingredients in super green supplements can be beneficial in the prevention and treatment of these health problems.



This statement has not been evaluated by the FDA. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.