Nutrition for Women
NATURAL FOODS TO EASE MENOPAUSE Antioxidants play a major role in easing menopause. A selection of micro-nutrients may be useful as a dietary supplement for protection against the decline of physiological functions caused by age-related oxygen stress. Vitamin A Yellow and orange fruits and vegetables, papayas, mangoes, oranges, carrots, broccoli especially in the leaves, sweet potatoes, kale, butter, spinach, leafy vegetables and pumpkin. Vitamin C Colourful fruits and vegetables such as oranges, kiwis, limes, berries (blackberries, blueberries and strawberries), peppers, sprouts, kale and spring greens. Vitamin E Avocado, nuts such as almonds or hazelnuts and seeds, spinach and other green leafy vegetables, vegetable oils like sunflower and olive oil, wheat germ, whole grain foods, milk and asparagus. Supplying the above antioxidants may be beneficial in relieving the results of oxygen stress in women with menopause symptoms. Glossy hair, strong nails and glowi...