Menopause can cause all sorts of symptoms and they vary greatly between each woman. So here is a list that might help with symptoms you're having
Foods that reduce depression, nervousness and irritability
*egg yolks, soybeans and whole grains contain biotin; a biotin deficiency is correlated with depression
*whole grain breads and cereals, figs, spinach and kale contain magnesium that wards off depression, nervousness and irritability
*trout, herring, eggs, tempeh, sea vegetables, miso and kelp are high in vitamin B12 that protects against depression
Foods that protect against fatigue
*kelp enhances thyroid function, thereby reducing fatigue
*soy with citrus fruit, peppers, strawberries, cauliflower, parsley or watercress can provide iron that wards off fatigue
*brown rice, dates, legumes, lentils, mushrooms, split peas, tuna and whole grains contain folic acid that fight fatigue
Foods that ward off hair loss/thinning
*Copper works with zinc to aid hair growth; sources include barley, beets, garlic, nuts, pecans, soy, radishes, raisins, and seafood
*fish provides essential fatty acids that keep hair healthy
*cook in iron pots to get the iron you need to keep your hair healthy
*to improve circulation eat vitamin C-rich foods such as beet greens, black currants, mangoes, sweet peppers and pineapple
Foods that reduce hot flashes
*12 ounces of tofu or three glass of soy milk has been shown to reduce hot flashes
*a tablespoon of flaxseeds on your cereal or salad or ground in a coffee grinder and sprinkled in a glass of water
Foods that protect against headaches
*tryptophan-rich foods such as brown rice, turkey, peanuts and soy help prevent headaches
*For a soy choice to help with headaches click on unsalted or lightly salted soy nuts
*riboflavin-rich foods such as lima beans, spinach, peas, kale and sunflower seeds can help reduce migraines
Foods to help you sleep
*banana, cucumber, beets and/or rice eaten at dinner may aid sleep because they contain melatonin
*eat whole grain breads and cereals, dates, green leafy vegetables, legumes, lentils, mushrooms,and/or split peas because they contain folic acid, a sleep aid.
Foods that reduce depression, nervousness and irritability
*egg yolks, soybeans and whole grains contain biotin; a biotin deficiency is correlated with depression
*whole grain breads and cereals, figs, spinach and kale contain magnesium that wards off depression, nervousness and irritability
*trout, herring, eggs, tempeh, sea vegetables, miso and kelp are high in vitamin B12 that protects against depression
Foods that protect against fatigue
*kelp enhances thyroid function, thereby reducing fatigue
*soy with citrus fruit, peppers, strawberries, cauliflower, parsley or watercress can provide iron that wards off fatigue
*brown rice, dates, legumes, lentils, mushrooms, split peas, tuna and whole grains contain folic acid that fight fatigue
Foods that ward off hair loss/thinning
*Copper works with zinc to aid hair growth; sources include barley, beets, garlic, nuts, pecans, soy, radishes, raisins, and seafood
*fish provides essential fatty acids that keep hair healthy
*cook in iron pots to get the iron you need to keep your hair healthy
*to improve circulation eat vitamin C-rich foods such as beet greens, black currants, mangoes, sweet peppers and pineapple
Foods that reduce hot flashes
*12 ounces of tofu or three glass of soy milk has been shown to reduce hot flashes
*a tablespoon of flaxseeds on your cereal or salad or ground in a coffee grinder and sprinkled in a glass of water
Foods that protect against headaches
*tryptophan-rich foods such as brown rice, turkey, peanuts and soy help prevent headaches
*For a soy choice to help with headaches click on unsalted or lightly salted soy nuts
*riboflavin-rich foods such as lima beans, spinach, peas, kale and sunflower seeds can help reduce migraines
Foods to help you sleep
*banana, cucumber, beets and/or rice eaten at dinner may aid sleep because they contain melatonin
*eat whole grain breads and cereals, dates, green leafy vegetables, legumes, lentils, mushrooms,and/or split peas because they contain folic acid, a sleep aid.