"Doc, I just don't know what to eat anymore!" A patient said this to me just the other day, hands thrown up in the air. "One minute they say something's a superfood, the next it's terrible for you. #edamame #issoygoodforyou #phytoestrogens #soy #soyhealthbenefits #tempeh #tofu

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Unpacking Soy: What Your Doc Wants You to Know

Confused about soy? This article explores the health benefits and common concerns surrounding soy, including its effects on hormones, cancer risk, and cholesterol.

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Asian traditional diets rich in #phytoestrogens were linked to lower risks of coronary heart disease and a possible benefit in hormone-dependent prostate, colon, breast, and ovarian cancers, menopausal symptoms, osteoporosis, obesity, cognitive dysfunction, and overall risk reduction for noncommunicable diseases.

https://link.springer.com/chapter/10.1007/978-3-031-80271-3_8

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The Food as an Antioxidant System

The science of nutrition is a developing multidiscipline sector. Oxidative stress and chronic inflammation are the consequences of unhealthy eating habits. On the contrary, food could be a source of different antioxidant molecules that influence redox balance,...

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Between needing to eat enough #fibre, #protein and #calcium every day, plus ensure I get enough #phytoestrogens to not feel awful (thanks #perimenopause), doing enough weight bearing #exercise to maintain #muscle, do enough intense and moderate exercise for #heart health, and also needing to be in a #calorie deficit to get back on top of my weight before I go and cry at a GP and they just tell me to bugger off and lose some #weight, I really just want to stay in #bed instead.

Delighted to announce a collaboration with FemmePharma on a blog about Phytoestrogens 🌱. As a menopause nutritional therapist, I find these plant-based compounds show promise in balancing hormones, improving heart health ❤️, and fortifying bones 🦴. Though promising, more research is required to fully understand their impact.
Read here👇
https://femmepharma.com/what-are-phytoestrogens/

#Phytoestrogens #WomensHealth #menopause #NaturalWellness #MenopauseNutrition #nutrition

Phytoestrogens – What Are They and Why Are They Essential?

Phytoestrogens are plant-based compounds that have a very similar structure to estradiol to help with menopause symptoms.

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