Facebook Pixel

10 Foods That Ease Menopause Symptoms

By Expert HERWriter
 
Rate This
5 / 11

Broccoli, kale & cauliflower

Also known as cruciferous vegetables, broccoli, kale and cauliflower help the liver clear out estrogen.This is done through a compound known as diindolylmethane (DIM) in order to increase 2-hydroxy-estrogen. This may help reduce breast cancer risk and improve estrogen balance.

Francesco Perre/PhotoSpin

The symptoms of menopause can feel overwhelming, especially if they seem to be happening all at once. Hot flashes, night sweats, sleep disruption, brain fog, joint pain, decreased sex drive and weight gain are just a few of the many hormonal changes that typically occur between the ages of 40 and 55 years old. Simple dietary changes might make a big difference in how you handle this often challenging phase of life. Here are 10 foods to try eating to improve your menopause symptoms.

Add a CommentComments

There are no comments yet. Be the first one and get the conversation started!

Image CAPTCHA
Enter the characters shown in the image.
By submitting this form, you agree to EmpowHER's terms of service and privacy policy

Tags:

Menopause

Get Email Updates

Health Newsletter

Receive the latest and greatest in women's health and wellness from EmpowHER - for free!