Flaxseeds can be sprinkled on cereal and other food or ground and added to recipes, they have a nutty flavor and contain alpha-linolenic acid, a nutrient with many benefits. Try to eat 2-3 tablespoons a day. On the sweeter side, most fruit is rich in phytoestrogens. Concentrate on pears, plums, apples, grapes, strawberries and citrus fruit but don't stop there you should be eating 5-7 servings of fruit and vegetables a day. Finally, there are some foods to avoid.
Many women report that spicy food, wine and caffeinated beverages provoke hot flashes.
So Bon Appetite, improving your diet can not only decrease hot flashes but may reduce your risk of cancer and heart disease. Its intent is solely informational and educational. The information is not a substitute for talking with your health professional.