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Soy has both estrogen and
progesterone like activity. A total of 200 milligrams soy plant estrogens are
equivalent to .3 milligrams of pharmaceutical estrogen. Eating soy can give you the
phytoestrogens which block out the more potent estrogen that your body makes along with
the toxic estrogens that come from environmental compounds. These environmental compounds
are chemicals in the air along with those found in our food supply. A total of 200 milligrams soy plant estrogens are
equivalent to .3 milligrams of pharmaceutical estrogen. Eating soy can give you the
phytoestrogens which block out the more potent estrogen that your body makes along with
the toxic estrogens that come from environmental compounds. These environmental compounds
are chemicals in the air along with those found in our food supply.
Natural progesterone comes from two food
sources, the soybean and the wild Mexican yam. Soy products that actually taste
good are quickly becoming available in mainstream grocery stores - and can form
the foundation of a nutritious diet. Soy products include soybeans, textured
vegetable protein, soymilk and soy yogurt, tofu, tempeh, miso, and tamari.
A total of 20 –25 grams of soy protein per day are recommended for
its protective effect in terms of cardiovascular health. This translates into
two to three servings of soy products daily, depending on the type of soyfood
eaten.
| Soy product |
Grams |
| Soymilk, |
8 oz. 4 – 10 grams |
| Tofu, |
4 oz. 8 – 13 grams |
| Soy flour, |
1 oz. 10 – 13 grams |
| Isolated soy protein, |
1 oz. 23 grams |
| Textured soy protein, |
½ cup 11 grams |
| Meat analog, |
3.2 oz. 18 grams |
Phytoestrogens are also found in whole grains, nuts
and seeds, and flax. They are also found in alfalfa, apples, carrots, cherries, chickpeas,
corn, green beans, lemon, orange peels, peas, potatoes and yams. Phytoestrogens contain
the isoflavones genistein and daidzein. These isoflavone, found only in soy products, help
to lower cholesterol and prevent osteoporosis, respectively. A total of 30 to 50
milligrams of isoflavones per day are recommended. Asians
consume an average of 100 milligrams of isoflavones per day.
| Foods
containing isoflavones |
Milligrams
(mg) |
| Roasted soy nuts, |
¼ cup 60 mg |
| Tempeh, |
½ cup 35 mg |
| Tofu, |
½ cup 35 mg |
| Soy protein beverage
powders, |
2 scoops 35 mg |
| Regular soy milk, |
1 cup 30 mg |
| Low-fat soy milk, |
1 cup 20 mg |
| Roasted soy butter, |
2 tablespoons 17 mg |
| Along with soy products, all beans as
well as many whole grains (wheat, rice, oats, rye, millet, amaranth, quinoa, corn, barley
and buckwheat) are high in lignins. Lignins are substances that act like estrogens in the
body and can bind to estrogen receptors. In this way, lignins can regulate your
body’s estrogen production in a way similar to isoflavones in soy products. Flaxseeds
are also high in lignins along with omega-3 fatty acids. Not only does flax help reduce
heart disease risk, it also may prevent osteoporosis Other important nutrients during the postmenopausal period include calcium. Calcium
is absorbed best as calcium citrate. Calcium citrate creates an acid medium for
better absorption and even greater absorption when magnesium is added. Magnesium also
helps keep arteries and blood vessels relaxed, allowing for more efficient blood flow to
all areas of the body. Licorice root can
help to regulate estrogen levels and curb hot flashes. |
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