5 Estrogen-Rich Food Items to Balance Your Hormones

You must have heard about Estrogen way too many times before. but do you bother what role does it have to play? Let me tell you, Estrogen is the hormone responsible for the healthy reproductive system of women. It facilitates the healthy functioning of tissues of the uterus, breasts and pituitary glands. But experts have to say to that Estrogen not only helps the development of your sexual organs but also affect the metabolism of your body, bone density. It also plays an important role during pregnancy as it promotes the development of the foetus and normal functioning of the placenta.

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Here are some benefits of eating Estrogen rich diet:

1.  It tones down the menopausal symptoms in the women who are at the threshold of menopause.
2.  It reduces the risk of ovarian and breast cancer.
3.  It adds a natural glow to your skin and hair.
4.  It also prevents the chances of osteoporosis.
5.  It prevents strokes and improves your heart health

The required level of Estrogen in body is as follows:

Age (Women)                                                            Level

• 20-29                                                                 149 picograms
• 30-39                                                                 210 picograms
• 40-49                                                                 152 picograms
• 50-59                                                                 130 picograms

So you should eat these 5 Estrogen-rich foods to maintain the healthy level of Estrogen in your body.

1. Flax Seeds
It is the most effective source of Estrogen. It also ensures proper functioning of the liver and prevents dry skin. Brittle nails are a symptom of lack of Estrogen in the body.

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2. Soy Products
Soybeans are an excellent source of phytoestrogen. You can consume soy milk, soy yogurt, soy flour, etc in your diet to ensure healthy levels of Estrogen in your body. Not only phytoestrogen, it is also a rich source of protein. It is very low in calories and doesn’t contain any cholesterol. It prevents breast cancer.

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3. Walnuts
Add a handful of walnuts to your diet. They supplement your diet with the much-needed nutrients.

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4. Dairy Products
Those who are trying to lose weight consider dairy products as their arch enemies. But a glass of milk a day is not as bad as you thought. Milk is rich in phytoestrogen. So to ensure your healthy reproductive system, drink a glass of milk every day.

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5. Chickpeas and Sesame Seeds
Who doesn’t like Chhole Bhature? But here we’re talking about the healthier version of chickpeas. You can eat boiled chickpeas with lemon juice and salt to start your day. 100gms of chickpeas contain 993 micrograms of Estrogen. Sesame oil is also rich in Estrogen.

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