Hormone Balance Power Foods
OILY FISH:
The drop in estrogen levels which occurs during
menopause leaves women more at risk for cardiovascular disease. Omega-3 fatty acids, found in oily fish, seem to have the ability to regulate and lower cholesterol levels in the blood, as well as improving the ratio of good and bad cholesterol. They can also help relieve depression and anxiety, often experienced with menopause.
Sardines and salmon are high in omega-3 fatty acids, and sardines are also a good source of calcium. Calcium is essential to a woman’s health we age, since it helps to build strong bones, thereby reducing the risk of osteoporosis, a condition common among menopausal women. Most women should get at least 1,000 to 1,500 mg of calcium from food per day.
Fatty fish contains vitamin D. Your body needs vitamin D to absorb calcium. Levels of vitamin D can decline, as you get older, so ask your doctor whether you need a supplement.
NUTS & SEEDS:
Nuts are a great source of vitamin E, especially almonds and hazelnuts, which may help for vaginal dryness, skin and hair condition.
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