How to choose the right Food for Hormones

Food for hormones? Menopause -- the change -- the time a woman can go from a sane calm delight to a tornado in a matter of minutes.

Good healthy foods can combat these symptoms of menopause -- mood swings, hot flashes, weight gain, poor skin, cramps and discomfort, head pains and anxiety attacks.

By selecting proper food for hormones in menopause, the change can go a lot smoother than you anticipated.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

1. Foods to Focus on
   
   You need your good carbs, veggies, proteins, milks (dairy), fruits and healthy fats. But don't go nuts with the carbs, grains and proteins. The key is a 'balanced diet'. Three healthy meals a day, with a nutritious snack or two in between will marginalize those inconvenient hot flashes and changes in mood.
   
   A balanced diet will also promote minimal weight bloating and gain.

2. 
    

   Foods to Avoid
   
   Excess of caffeine, alcohol, and bad sugar is awful for any individual. When going through menopause these bad food choices and habits will personify your symptoms. Foods seasoned with extra spice can also trigger intense hormonal changes.
   
   Needless to say, smoking is a big no-no! A combination of cigarettes and coffee is a recipe for disaster.

3. 
    

   Got a Case of the blues? Eat a bagel.
   
   Studies show that grain carbs in moderation, like a cup of Special K cereal, can increase the levels of serotonin in the brain and battle menopause depression.

4. Flash in the Pan
   
   Cold sweats, hot flashes -- whatever you call them -- they can be an embarrassment. Drink more water -- at least 8 glasses a day and increase your intake of healthy plant foods -- apples, peas, soy, beans, carrots -- anything rich in the natural chemical psytoestrogen.

Tips & Warnings

• Food for hormones in menopause is best purchased in health or organic stores.

Resources

• The Susan/Susan Recovery Project

[fvf871]

on 10/10/2009 I didn't know eating Special K helps depression. Thanks.5*

[seagems]

on 10/1/2009 5 stars !!! Great advise, especially drinking the water, which is something I need to start doing.

[withinreason]

on 9/30/2009 Great article. 5*

[jean1999]

on 9/28/2009 Good useful information

[nanamusicgirl]

on 9/28/2009 This is great information! Anything that helps with the change in life is great information!!!!!
5 stars. ...........Recommended you also!!!