Estrogen is
a hormone which is released by the ovaries of a women and is responsible for
the onset of the menstrual cycle and therefore plays an essential role in the
reproduction phase of a woman.
One of the most ignored yet common factors of heart diseases is the deficiency
of reproductive hormones like estrogen and testosterone.
Estrogen is essential to increase good cholesterol level in the blood and reduce bad cholesterol level in the body. Estrogen also relaxes the constricted blood vessels thereby reducing the risk of heart attacks.
Estrogen plays an essential role in the reproductive system, urinary system and development of secondary sexual characteristics, woman skin and hair and also in the cardiovascular system.
It is the necessary to eat estrogen rich foods in your diet.
Sesame seeds
Sesame seeds are high in lignans which are the hormones that balance the estrogen level in the human body. Apart from being rich in estrogen, sesame seeds are also a rich source of vitamins, minerals and dietary fibers.
Sprouts
Sprouts are a great source of phytoestrogens. They are also rich in other vitamins and minerals like iron, folic acid and vitamin B complex along with dietary fibers. Eat them boiled or raw or add them in your salads.
Dry fruits
Dry fruits like dried dates, prunes and dried apricots are healthy snacks that give phytoestrogens and dietary fibers. It is interesting to note that the process of drying these fruits increases the number of phytoestrogens, vitamins and minerals.
Soy Products
Soy products
are the best sources of estrogen. Soy products like soy nuts, soy milk,
soybeans etc. are the rich source of phytoestrogens and isoflavones that
regulate the level of estrogen in the body.
You must consume roasted soy nuts, drink soy milk, soy yogurt and tofu to ensure
a high level of estrogens in your food.
Strawberries
Strawberries are rich in vitamins, minerals and phytoestrogens. They provide you with good skin, healthy hair, increased energy levels and lower risk of obesity.
Flax seeds
Flax seeds
are considered as one of the best sources of estrogen, flax seeds contain
phytoestrogen. Flax seeds are also known as linseeds, they are also rich in
estrogen, dietary fibers and omega-3 fatty acids.
Add flax seeds in your foods to get estrogen rich diet.
Add them to your salads, soups and sprinkle on the burgers and cooked
vegetables to get estrogen rich diet.
Nuts
Nuts like pistachios, peanuts and walnuts are of the most abundant sources of phytoestrogens. Sprinkle them on ice creams, salads frozen yogurt to add to the diet and taste.
Green beans
Green
vegetables are low in calories but rich in essential vitamins and minerals.
Green beans are the rich source of iron, phytoestrogens and known to increase
fertility in women. Eat them as a cooked vegetable in your diet.
