12 Estrogen-Rich Foods That Help You Balance Your Hormones
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Produced in the ovaries, estrogen is the female hormone responsible for a number of roles from skin and lady part health to speeding of the metabolism, love drive, and more. Whether you are experiencing a deficiency in estrogen due to age or an underlying condition, rest assured that you aren’t alone. Thousands across the country suffer as well, and there are 12 foods you can incorporate into your diet that are rich in estrogen and can help balance your hormones.
1. Flaxseed
In general, nuts and oil seeds tend to be high in estrogen. These include flax seed, sunflower seeds, chestnuts, walnuts, and more.
2. Soy
Isoflavones increase estrogen production, and soy products typically contain high amounts. Make sure to include things such as tofu, miso soup, soy beans, and soy nuts in your diet.
3. Cereal
You can encourage estrogen production first thing in the morning when you have a healthful breakfast including cereal or whole grains.
4. Legumes
Legumes such as black beans, red beans, and black-eyed peas contain an amazing 5,330 micrograms of estrogen per 100 grams. Consider making chili for dinner.
5. Protein Bars
Processed foods offer convenience, and the highest levels of estrogen can be found in protein bars. The top two contenders in processed foods are black licorice and pizza.
6. Cucumbers
Certain bacteria in the body are capable of turning certain chemical compounds in the body to attach to estrogen receptors. This ultimately results in the decrease of estrogen, and cucumbers have shown to combat this process.
7. Garlic
Garlic has a number of health benefits, but few realize it has shown to help the body produce estrogen.
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8. Dried Fruits
Aside from being a healthful and convenient snack you can take with you on the go, dried fruits are full of phytoestrogens. Keep in mind that the drying process means more sugars will be left behind, so a serving will differ from fresh fruit.
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9. Teas and Coffee
Human beings have long relied on beverages such as tea and coffee for that extra boost to get through the day. However, research at the National Institute of Health has shown it can also increase estrogen levels. In fact, the studies revealed that estrogen levels are higher when 200 milligrams or more of caffeine has been consumed.
10. Vitamin C Rich Foods
You can never go wrong by incorporating foods rich in vitamin C into your diet such as tomatoes, kiwi, and citrus fruits.
11. Vitamin B Rich Foods
Foods rich in vitamin B are good for you in themselves, and they have also shown to help balance estrogen levels.
12. Olive Oil
Aside from the many benefits olive oil has on your hair, skin, and nails, it has also proven highly effective in regulating hormones.
The Balance You Deserve
Have you noticed a distinct change in your mood lately. Has a decreased love drive been causing issues between you and your partner. These foods along with the guidance of your health care provider can restore the balance you deserve.
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