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10 Powerhouse Foods for Menopausal Women

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1.  SOY JOY

     Soy is the queen of powerhouse foods.  Researchers believe Soy offers benefits to perimenopausal women in the form of reduced menopausal symptoms such as hot flashes.  Tofu and other soy products are excellent protein, iron and calcium.

2.   FLAXSEED

      Like Soy, products are a great source of phytoestrogens.  Flax packs a lot of nutrition into it's tiny teardrop shaped seeds.  A very small % of people are allergic to flaxseed.  Start with 1/4 tsp a day and call doctor if you experience allergy such as rash or shortness of breath.

Flaxseed must be ground up in order for your body to absorb it's nutrients.  The oils spoil quickly, only grind enough for a few days and refrigerate what you don't use immediately. Sprinkle over cereals, salads, and soups, or mix into breads and muffins.  Bottled flax oil can be used, but heating destroys it's benefits so don't cook it.

3.  TEA FOR YOU

     Green or Black teas are terrific for you.  Tea also has cancer fighting properties, fighting cell damage associated with inflammation and heart disease.

4.  EATING GREENS

     Leafy green vegetables such as kale, spinach and their friends are a marvellous source of iron, fibre, vitamin C, manganese, calcium, copper, B vitamins and antioxidants.

5.  Yo! Yogurt!

     A perfect source of calcium and prevent osteoporosis.

6.  Nuts to You

     Nuts are a fatty food but the fats are largely unsaturated.  Nuts such as walnuts and almonds contain good for you fats, antioxidants, magnesium, vitamin E, selenium and other nutrients.  Known to fight blood clots and osteoporosis.  Chop and add to salads, pastas, stir fries, fruit dishes or just grab a few for the munchies.

7.  CATCH OF THE DAY 

     Fish is good for your heart and cardiovascular system.  It's high in protein.

8.  YAMS

     Yams and red potatoes are terrific.  Yams are yummy, inexpensive and great source of antioxidants, vitamin C, potassium, magnesium, vitamin B6, and fibre.  Eating them regular has been linked to decrease hot flashes. 

9.  BERRY BERRIES

     Blueberries are high in Vitamin C and fibre.  They pack 38% more antioxidants than any other berry.  

10.  ORANGES

      Only about 60 calories for a medium orange and a boatload of vitamin C, fibre, antioxidants and other nutrients.  

Info by Menopause for Dummies book I am reading cheesygrin

 

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  • jo92050
    jo92050 HotDot7

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    Hi ladies

    Anyone drinking or eating soy products please do some research on soy.  My naturopath suggested I stay away from all soy products as much as possible as it can possibly cause health issues and goodness knows most of us dont want more than we have...

     

    • Astrid64
      Astrid64 jo92050

      Posted

      I did quite alot of research on Soy and found some negatives but the plus's out weighted them.

      My doctor told me to take it daily in one form or another and I worked in the natural food industry for years and people swore by it!

    • jo92050
      jo92050 Astrid64

      Posted

      Hi Astrid,

      I guess like anything there are pros and cons.  I am in Australia and a few people in the natural remedy sector besides my naturopath have also suggested to stay away from soy, with the exception of fermented soy.  There seems to have been lots of studies on soy and heaps of information on the net and I guess its up to people to make up their own minds if the plus's out weigh the negatives...

    • HotDot7
      HotDot7 Astrid64

      Posted

      That's great news Astrid.  biggrin  I know I feel better after eating it.  I feel better after eating anything actually.  I get hunger pains to snack.  Which is good to eat 5 small helpings per day rather than 3 big meals they say.  It just happened that way cause I am always starving now with primenopause. cry
    • HotDot7
      HotDot7 Astrid64

      Posted

      As long as it's still on the shelf in the grocery store I will keep buying it.  
    • Astrid64
      Astrid64 HotDot7

      Posted

      Same here Dottie I will continue as well for certain x
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