{"id":28655,"date":"2021-10-22T23:23:27","date_gmt":"2021-10-22T23:23:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/?p=28655"},"modified":"2024-12-16T08:35:01","modified_gmt":"2024-12-16T08:35:01","slug":"high-estrogen-foods","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/high-estrogen-foods\/","title":{"rendered":"High Estrogen Foods: 12 Natural Sources Of Phytoestrogens"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_75 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/high-estrogen-foods\/#Get_your_personalized\" >Get your personalized<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/high-estrogen-foods\/#What_Are_The_Three_Main_Sources_Of_Estrogen\" >What Are The Three Main Sources Of Estrogen?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/high-estrogen-foods\/#Phytoestrogens_From_Plants\" >Phytoestrogens From Plants<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/high-estrogen-foods\/#Animal_Estrogen\" >Animal Estrogen<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/high-estrogen-foods\/#Human_Estrogen\" >Human Estrogen<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/high-estrogen-foods\/#List_Of_High_Estrogen_Foods\" >List Of High Estrogen Foods<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/high-estrogen-foods\/#Flaxseeds\" >Flaxseeds<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/high-estrogen-foods\/#Soybeans\" >Soybeans<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/high-estrogen-foods\/#Cruciferous_Vegetables\" >Cruciferous Vegetables<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/high-estrogen-foods\/#Red_Wine\" >Red Wine<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/high-estrogen-foods\/#Garlic\" >Garlic<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/high-estrogen-foods\/#Peaches\" >Peaches<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/high-estrogen-foods\/#Sesame_Seed\" >Sesame Seed<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/high-estrogen-foods\/#Nuts\" >Nuts<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/high-estrogen-foods\/#Dried_Fruits\" >Dried Fruits\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/high-estrogen-foods\/#Berries\" >Berries<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/high-estrogen-foods\/#Wheat_Bran\" >Wheat Bran<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/high-estrogen-foods\/#Fennel\" >Fennel<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/high-estrogen-foods\/#What_Are_The_Health_Benefits_Of_High_Estrogen_Foods\" >What Are The Health Benefits Of High Estrogen Foods?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/high-estrogen-foods\/#Decreased_Symptoms_Of_Menopause\" >Decreased Symptoms Of Menopause<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/high-estrogen-foods\/#Improved_Bone_Health\" >Improved Bone Health<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/high-estrogen-foods\/#Heart_Protection\" >Heart Protection<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/high-estrogen-foods\/#Tips_For_Balancing_Your_Hormones_Naturally\" >Tips For Balancing Your Hormones Naturally<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/high-estrogen-foods\/#Reduce_Your_Sugar_Intake\" >Reduce Your Sugar Intake\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-25\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/high-estrogen-foods\/#Manage_Stress_Levels\" >Manage Stress Levels\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-26\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/high-estrogen-foods\/#Deal_With_Inflammation\" >Deal With Inflammation<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-27\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/high-estrogen-foods\/#Eat_More_Fiber\" >Eat More Fiber<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-28\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/high-estrogen-foods\/#Balance_Hormones_With_Exercise\" >Balance Hormones With Exercise<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-29\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/high-estrogen-foods\/#Practice_Better_Sleep_Hygiene\" >Practice Better Sleep Hygiene<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-30\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/high-estrogen-foods\/#Avoid_Toxins\" >Avoid Toxins\u00a0<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-31\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/high-estrogen-foods\/#The_Bottom_Line\" >The Bottom Line<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-32\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/high-estrogen-foods\/#DISCLAIMER\" >DISCLAIMER:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-33\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/high-estrogen-foods\/#SOURCES\" >SOURCES:<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Estrogen is a hormone that is present in both men and women. It is responsible for regulating many of the body&#8217;s systems. In women, it helps to regulate the menstrual cycle and reproductive process. It also plays a role in urinary tract regulation.<\/span><\/p>\n\n    <section class=\"ad-single-wrapper\">\n        <div class=\"ad-single-text ad-title-wrapper\">\n            <h3 class=\"ad-single-title\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Get_your_personalized\"><\/span>Get your personalized<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n            <span class=\"ad-single-sub-title color-green\">\n                <svg class=\"icon-sparkle\" width=\"36\" height=\"21\" viewBox=\"0 0 36 21\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\">\n                    <path fill-rule=\"evenodd\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\"\n                          d=\"M34.6837 0.515943C34.8247 0.835947 34.9421 1.16291 34.9891 1.48987C35.1417 2.64466 35.3179 6.51949 35.2592 7.29863C35.2592 7.53515 35.1887 7.7995 35.0243 8.01516C34.7307 8.39777 33.9791 8.4256 33.5681 8.07081C33.4154 7.94559 33.3215 7.77863 33.2745 7.61863C33.1453 7.15254 33.0396 6.68645 32.9809 6.22035C32.8165 4.81512 32.6638 3.40293 32.5581 1.9977C32.5229 1.53161 32.6051 1.05856 32.6991 0.592466C32.7695 0.244637 33.251 -0.0197144 33.6973 0.00115537C34.2257 0.0289818 34.5546 0.230723 34.6837 0.515943ZM18.6184 9.78225C18.5734 9.67557 18.5344 9.57528 18.4971 9.47956C18.4178 9.27568 18.3465 9.09257 18.2426 8.91267C16.7159 6.24133 14.2615 3.86217 11.4665 1.60128C11.1377 1.33693 10.7267 1.08649 10.2687 0.919531C10.0221 0.829095 9.52885 0.843009 9.247 0.933445C9.03562 1.00301 8.88295 1.27432 8.92992 1.42736C9.01213 1.71954 9.18828 2.01868 9.4349 2.28303C11.0555 4.02913 12.6879 5.76829 14.3437 7.50048C14.8308 8.0068 15.3395 8.50887 15.8473 9.01L15.8473 9.01001C15.9883 9.14921 16.1293 9.28833 16.2697 9.42746C16.4811 9.64311 16.7159 9.85181 16.9626 10.0466C17.2327 10.2692 17.6437 10.4014 18.0547 10.2553C18.0691 10.2501 18.0836 10.245 18.0981 10.2399C18.1097 10.2358 18.1213 10.2318 18.1329 10.2278C18.3785 10.1424 18.6184 10.0589 18.6184 9.78225ZM1.98942 20.1407C2.17783 20.1221 2.37674 20.105 2.58175 20.0875C2.99012 20.0525 3.42272 20.0154 3.84492 19.9598C6.34632 19.6259 8.84771 19.292 11.3374 18.9442C11.8776 18.8676 12.406 18.7355 12.8875 18.5824C13.5334 18.3807 13.7566 18.0954 13.6509 17.7824C13.5452 17.4694 13.1224 17.2746 12.3826 17.2676C11.8776 17.2607 11.3374 17.2676 10.8559 17.3372C7.69683 17.8102 4.5378 18.2972 1.3905 18.7911C1.03819 18.8468 0.674137 18.9442 0.404034 19.0833C-0.2771 19.4242 -0.065712 19.9598 0.803314 20.092C1.01858 20.1228 1.25262 20.1258 1.51135 20.1291C1.66195 20.131 1.82092 20.133 1.98942 20.1407Z\"\n                          fill=\"#17B991\"\/>\n                <\/svg>\n               meal plan!\n            <\/span>\n        <\/div>\n    \n        <div class=\"ad-single-text ad-desc-wrapper\">\n            <p class=\"ad-single-desc\">What's your main health goal?<\/p>\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=High_Estrogen_Foods\" class=\"btn-ad btn-green\">Lose weight<\/a>\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=High_Estrogen_Foods\" class=\"btn-ad btn-green\">Feel great<\/a>\n        <\/div>\n        <img class=\"ad-single-img\" alt=\"health-food\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"395\" height=\"383\" src=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/themes\/gridlove-child\/assets\/img\/ad\/health-food.webp\">\n    <\/section>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Additionally, it&#8217;s involved in building and maintaining bone tissue. Estrogen is also produced in men, but at lower levels than in women. It plays an important role in regulating metabolic processes like fat storage and muscle mass.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">During menopause women\u2019s estrogen levels decline, which can lead to symptoms such as hot flashes. It would be wonderful if simply eating certain foods could help alleviate these symptoms naturally. Foods that contain estrogen may naturally increase your body&#8217;s levels of this hormone. Some foods also have phytoestrogens which might help by mimicking the effects of estrogen in the body.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Are_The_Three_Main_Sources_Of_Estrogen\"><\/span><strong>What Are The Three Main Sources Of Estrogen?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In the body, estrogen is secreted by the ovaries (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sciencedirect.com\/science\/article\/abs\/pii\/S0960076003003601?via%3Dihub\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">22<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). When it comes to diet, you can find estrogen in three types of sources:<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Phytoestrogens_From_Plants\"><\/span><b>Phytoestrogens From Plants<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Phytoestrogens are a <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/how-to-lower-estrogen-in-men\/\">type of estrogen<\/a> found in plants. They have a chemical structure that functions similarly to estrogen but aren&#8217;t exactly the same. They may help to lower cholesterol and blood pressure while helping reduce hot flashes for menopausal women.<a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&#038;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=High_Estrogen_Foods\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-33147 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Frame-4897-1024x576.png\" alt=\"healthy nutrition\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Frame-4897.png 1024w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Frame-4897-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Frame-4897.png 768w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Frame-4897-1636x920.png 1636w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Frame-4897.png 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Animal_Estrogen\"><\/span><b>Animal Estrogen<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Animal meat has <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/estrogen-dominance-weight-loss\/\">estrogen<\/a> in it, this is because animals have an endocrine system just like humans. This type of estrogen is referred to as conjugated estrogen because it changes form once inside the body to become more usable for metabolic purposes.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Human_Estrogen\"><\/span><b>Human Estrogen<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hormone replacement therapy uses man-made forms of estrogen. These are not found in nature at all.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Read More:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/low-estrogen-diet\/\">Low Estrogen Diet: Balance Your Hormones Through Your Meal Plan<\/a><\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"List_Of_High_Estrogen_Foods\"><\/span><strong>List Of High Estrogen Foods<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Below are some of the foods you can add to your diet to potentially boost your estrogen levels:<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Flaxseeds\"><\/span><b>Flaxseeds<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Flaxseeds are a powerful source of phytoestrogens. They contain lignans, which mimic the effects of estrogen in the body when our own estrogen levels are low (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC4375225\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">8<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). One study showed that menopausal women who consumed flaxseed also had reduced hot flashes (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC4930534\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">6<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One of the most common ways to consume flaxseeds is by grinding them into a powder and mixing with food or drinks, or added to baking mixtures. If you don&#8217;t like this method, they&#8217;re available at most grocery stores already ground up in containers.<a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&#038;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=High_Estrogen_Foods\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-33157 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Frame-4879-1024x576.png\" alt=\"low estrogen diet\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Frame-4879.png 1024w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Frame-4879-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Frame-4879.png 768w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Frame-4879.png 1152w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Soybeans\"><\/span><b>Soybeans<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Soy contains two types of natural estrogens, genistein and daidzein, both of which may bind estrogen receptors in the body and exert weak estrogen-like or anti-estrogen effects (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mdpi.com\/1420-3049\/24\/6\/1076\/htm\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">13<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).\u00a0 Soybeans are available in many forms, including edamame which can be steamed and sprinkled with salt.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Soy flour is also a great way to consume more soybeans without eating too much of the same thing. You can add it to smoothies or use it as an ingredient in baking recipes for breads, muffins, etc.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Cruciferous_Vegetables\"><\/span><b>Cruciferous Vegetables<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cruciferous vegetables are another source of phytoestrogens which may mimic the effects of estrogen in the body (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/onlinelibrary.wiley.com\/doi\/10.1002\/(SICI)1522-7189(199804)6:2%3C51::AID-NT11%3E3.0.CO;2-9\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">16<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). They include broccoli, cauliflower, cabbage, Brussels sprouts and kale.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These veggies are also rich in many other nutrients that can help improve your health so it&#8217;s a good idea to eat them regularly regardless of estrogen.<a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&#038;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=High_Estrogen_Foods\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-38091 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/6-1-1-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"low estrogen diet\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/6-1-1.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/6-1-1-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/6-1-1.jpg 768w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/6-1-1-1636x920.jpg 1636w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/6-1-1.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Red_Wine\"><\/span><b>Red Wine<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Red wines contain high levels of plant-based estrogens which might have estrogen-like effects in the body (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pubs.niaaa.nih.gov\/publications\/arh22-3\/220.pdf\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). However, drinking too much alcohol in general can decrease testosterone and sperm production in men so it&#8217;s best to consume in moderation.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Garlic\"><\/span><b>Garlic<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Garlic also contains phytoestrogens (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC6390141\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">17<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). These are just some of the many benefits garlic has on overall health, so it&#8217;s always worth consuming regularly.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Peaches\"><\/span><b>Peaches<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When you eat peaches, you&#8217;re getting more than water and fiber like most fruits provide; you&#8217;re also getting natural phytoestrogen that could have estrogen-like effects in the body when eaten regularly (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/nutritionj.biomedcentral.com\/articles\/10.1186\/1475-2891-10-105\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">7<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). They&#8217;re great when eaten alone or added to other dishes and drinks.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Sesame_Seed\"><\/span><b>Sesame Seed<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sesame seeds contain high levels of lignans which may mimic estrogen in the body and help to reduce blood pressure and cholesterol when consumed regularly (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/academic.oup.com\/jn\/article\/136\/5\/1270\/4669984\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">20<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). They&#8217;re also part of many traditional recipes in Middle Eastern and Asian cuisine.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>BetterMe app will provide you with a host of fat-frying fitness routines that\u2019ll scare the extra pounds away and turn your body into a masterpiece! <a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&#038;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=High_Estrogen_Foods\">Get your life moving in the right direction<\/a> with BetterMe!<a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&#038;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=High_Estrogen_Foods\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-34336 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Frame-4718-1024x576.png\" alt=\"high estrogen foods\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Frame-4718.png 1024w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Frame-4718-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Frame-4718.png 768w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Frame-4718.png 1152w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Nuts\"><\/span><b>Nuts<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Many nuts are <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/the-menopause-diet-5-day-plan-to-lose-weight\/\">high in phytoestrogens<\/a> including, but not limited to: almonds, peanuts, sunflower seeds, cashews, brazil nuts and flaxseeds (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pubs.acs.org\/doi\/10.1021\/jf801534g\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">14<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Dried_Fruits\"><\/span><b>Dried Fruits\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dried fruits that are high in phytoestrogens include: dried prunes, dried dates and apricots (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC3288319\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">25<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). These fruits contain all the nutrients of fresh versions with some additional benefits including more concentrated phytoestrogen levels.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Berries\"><\/span><b>Berries<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">All berries contain high levels of antioxidants as well as phytoestrogens (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/10858696\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">18<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). If you don&#8217;t like eating these by themselves, they can be added to cereal or yogurt for breakfast or used as a topping for other dishes and <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/how-did-i-gain-2-pounds-overnight\/\">baked goods during the day<\/a>.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Wheat_Bran\"><\/span><b>Wheat Bran<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As one of many whole grains containing phytoestrogens, wheat bran contains lignans that mimic human estrogen in the body, possibly also reducing blood pressure and cholesterol when consumed regularly (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/19373603\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">15<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&#038;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=High_Estrogen_Foods\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-28758 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/9-1-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"high estrogen foods\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/9-1.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/9-1-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/9-1.jpg 768w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/9-1-1636x920.jpg 1636w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/9-1.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Fennel\"><\/span><b>Fennel<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fennel is not only a great digestive aid but it&#8217;s also high in plant-based estrogens that may mimic <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/does-progesterone-make-you-hungry\/\">estrogen<\/a> in the body when eaten regularly (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC6487283\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">9<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). This vegetable is often used as an ingredient in many dishes so you&#8217;ll be getting this nutrient whether you realize it or not.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Are_The_Health_Benefits_Of_High_Estrogen_Foods\"><\/span><strong>What Are The Health Benefits Of High Estrogen Foods?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Appropriate\u00a0levels of estrogen in the body have been known to help with symptoms related to menopause, improve bone health, and lower risk for heart disease and certain cancers.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Decreased_Symptoms_Of_Menopause\"><\/span><b>Decreased Symptoms Of Menopause<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When estrogen is taken as hormone replacement therapy, it has been known to help with symptoms related to menopause such as hot flashes and night sweats (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mayoclinic.org\/diseases-conditions\/hot-flashes\/diagnosis-treatment\/drc-20352795\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">12<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). The reason these symptoms may improve is that the increased amount of estrogen binds to receptors in the brain that were previously affected by low levels of estrogen. This results in lowered symptoms compared to what one would normally experience. There is not enough scientific evidence to know whether eating foods with phytoestrogens could have the same effect, but it is an easy thing to give a try first if you are hesitant to take medication. Have a conversation with your doctor to help determine the best course of action for you.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Read More:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/estrogen-dominance-foods-to-avoid\/\">Estrogen Dominance Foods To Avoid: Here\u2019s How You Can Balance Out Your Hormonal Levels By Adjusting Your Diet<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&#038;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=High_Estrogen_Foods\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-28761 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/6-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"BetterMe\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/6.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/6-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/6.jpg 768w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/6-1636x920.jpg 1636w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/6.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Improved_Bone_Health\"><\/span><b>Improved Bone Health<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Appropriate levels of estrogen have been known to help improve bone health (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nature.com\/articles\/nrendo.2013.179\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">23<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). It is believed that estrogen may work by reducing calcium loss by the body and helping with calcium absorption. As women get older they are more at risk for developing osteoporosis, a disease that causes bones to become weak and brittle. Research has shown that hormone replacement therapy can be beneficial in preventing this from happening to an individual. Once again, it is not known whether eating foods with phytoestrogens can have the same effect, but it is an easy place to start or can be an adjunct to your prescribed treatment. Talk to your doctor about it.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Heart_Protection\"><\/span><b>Heart Protection<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Estrogen has some protective effects on heart health due to its impact on cholesterol levels in the bloodstream. Appropriate levels of estrogen may help decrease LDL (bad) cholesterol and increase HDL (good) cholesterol (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ahajournals.org\/doi\/full\/10.1161\/01.cir.93.10.1928\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). These changes protect against heart disease by reducing the risk of developing atherosclerosis or hardening of the blood vessels. Generally speaking, foods that are high in phytoestrogens also tend to have other nutrients that promote heart health, such as fiber and other phytonutrients.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Tips_For_Balancing_Your_Hormones_Naturally\"><\/span><strong>Tips For Balancing Your Hormones Naturally<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Too low or too high <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/weight-gain-during-ovulation\/\">estrogen levels<\/a> can affect fertility, metabolism, and contribute to disease. Here are some tips to <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/weight-loss-after-50-female\/\">balance<\/a> your hormones:<a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&#038;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=High_Estrogen_Foods\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-39881 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/8-5.jpg\" alt=\"high estrogen foods\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/8-5.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/8-5-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/8-5.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Reduce_Your_Sugar_Intake\"><\/span><b>Reduce Your Sugar Intake\u00a0<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sugar causes the body\u2019s insulin levels to rise. Insulin is a hormone that signals cells to absorb blood sugar for energy.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Excess sugar that is not needed immediately for energy accumulates as fat in fat cells resulting in weight gain and obesity, especially around the waistline. Having excess adipose (fat) tissue can affect your hormone levels, because some hormones (including estrogen) are also produced by fat cells.<a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&#038;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=High_Estrogen_Foods\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-28981 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Frame-3455-1024x576.png\" alt=\"high estrogen foods\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Frame-3455.png 1024w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Frame-3455-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Frame-3455.png 768w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Frame-3455.png 1210w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Manage_Stress_Levels\"><\/span><b>Manage Stress Levels\u00a0<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Chronic stress causes the body\u2019s fight or flight response (sympathetic nervous system) which increases cortisol levels that are responsible for mobilizing glucose into the bloodstream when needed. Although short-term stress that produces cortisol is beneficial to our bodies, chronic exposure causes elevated levels of cortisol all throughout the day making it difficult for other hormones to perform their functions. Cortisol also causes metabolic dysfunction by inhibiting thyroid hormone production (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/journals.physiology.org\/doi\/full\/10.1152\/physrev.00030.2013\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">23<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cortisol has a reciprocal relationship with DHEA (dehydroepiandrosterone) levels in the blood. Cortisol is produced from pregnenolone which is converted into progesterone then to DHEA; both are precursors to testosterone and estrogen production (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sciencedirect.com\/topics\/biochemistry-genetics-and-molecular-biology\/dehydroepiandrosterone\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Excessive cortisol levels deplete progesterone, DHEA, and testosterone causing fatigue, low libido, bone loss, weight gain around the waistline, sleep problems including insomnia. Stress relief techniques such as meditation, yoga, tai chi, and massage therapy may lower cortisol levels.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>BetterMe will keep you laser-focused on your weight loss journey! Nutrient-packed meal plans, fat-blasting workouts, galvanizing challenges and much more. <a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&#038;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=High_Estrogen_Foods\">Try using the app and see<\/a> for yourself!<\/strong><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Deal_With_Inflammation\"><\/span><b>Deal With Inflammation<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Inflammation is a normal bodily response to harm or stressors within the body, but chronic inflammation disrupts hormone levels because it interferes with insulin production, and inhibits normal cellular function (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nature.com\/articles\/s41591-019-0675-0\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you have a chronic health condition, consider consulting a health professional to determine which foods cause inflammation for you or if your symptoms are triggered by stress,\u00a0 infection, or some other chronic condition.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Inflammation can be resolved by addressing its cause. It\u2019s possible that anti-inflammatory foods might help, such as turmeric, kale, and berries, or drinking herbal teas such as ginger and chamomile to reduce nausea during flare-ups.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Eat_More_Fiber\"><\/span><b>Eat More Fiber<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A high fiber diet can help you maintain a healthy body weight, which will help balance your hormones naturally.. Consume 25 or more grams of fiber per day such as cruciferous vegetables, flax seeds, berries, and beans to normalize bowel function (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/academic.oup.com\/nutritionreviews\/article\/67\/4\/188\/1901012\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">11<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Balance_Hormones_With_Exercise\"><\/span><b>Balance Hormones With Exercise<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Exercise can help balance hormones by increasing the release of feel-good endorphins that reduce pain and depression while improving blood flow and reducing inflammation.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Women who exercise regularly have higher levels of estrogen and progesterone, lower cortisol levels, and maintain healthy blood sugar levels.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Exercise may include walking briskly for 20-30 minutes a day or engaging in high-intensity interval training 3 times per week (HIIT) to increase endorphins and reduce stress hormone secretion.<a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&#038;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=High_Estrogen_Foods\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-29036 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Frame-3426-1024x576.png\" alt=\"high estrogen goods\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Frame-3426.png 1024w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Frame-3426-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Frame-3426.png 768w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Frame-3426-1636x920.png 1636w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Frame-3426.png 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Practice_Better_Sleep_Hygiene\"><\/span><b>Practice Better Sleep Hygiene<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Poor sleep hygiene can contribute to hormone imbalance that leads to fatigue, sugar cravings, metabolic dysfunction, poor immunity, mood swings, weight gain around the abdomen or difficulty losing weight (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC5449130\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">21<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Establish a regular sleep routine by going to bed and waking up at the same time each day (even on weekends) and avoid exposure to light 2 hours before sleep.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Relax before going to sleep by meditating or practicing yoga for 20-30 minutes to reduce cortisol levels, lower blood pressure, and strengthen immunity.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Avoid_Toxins\"><\/span><b>Avoid Toxins\u00a0<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The liver detoxifies harmful substances from plants and man-made chemicals that enter your bloodstream from food, household cleaners, soaps, perfumes, and products you put on your skin. If the liver is not able to keep up with detoxification it might result in accumulation of harmful chemicals\/toxins which can affect hormone balance.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hormone balance can also be affected by estrogen dominance due to exposure of xenoestrogens (synthetic estrogens found in man-made products like birth control pills that get into our waterways). They and other chemicals are considered endocrine disruptors because of their potential to affect our hormone balance (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC6104637\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">19<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For this reason, try to avoid plastics, non-stick cookware, pesticides, herbicides (found in weed killers), and harsh chemicals in cleaning products. Instead use glass for storage, stainless steel water bottles, natural ingredients like baking soda or lemons to clean surfaces, etc.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Bottom_Line\"><\/span><strong>The Bottom Line<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hormonal imbalance is involved in a variety of <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/gained-5-pounds-in-a-day\/\">health conditions<\/a> including PCOS, thyroid disease, diabetes, infertility, and blood sugar disorders. A diet high in processed foods and foods with additives can cause inflammation which may affect hormone levels while a whole food diet rich in fruits, vegetables, and healthy fats helps reduce chronic inflammation.<a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=High_Estrogen_Foods\" target=\"_blank\"><video autoplay=\"autoplay\" loop=\"loop\" muted=\"muted\" playsinline=\"playsinline\" width=\"777\"><source src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/ezgif.com-gif-to-mp4-2.mp4\" type=\"video\/mp4\" \/><\/video><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"DISCLAIMER\"><\/span><b>DISCLAIMER:<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This article is intended for general informational purposes only and does not address individual circumstances. It is not a substitute for professional advice or help and should not be relied on to make decisions of any kind. Any action you take upon the information presented in this article is strictly at your own risk and responsibility!<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"SOURCES\"><\/span><b>SOURCES:<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/pubs.niaaa.nih.gov\/publications\/arh22-3\/220.pdf\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Alcoholic Beverages as a Source of Estrogens<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (1998, pubs.niaaa.nih.gov)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hsph.harvard.edu\/nutritionsource\/carbohydrates\/carbohydrates-and-blood-sugar\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Carbohydrates and Blood Sugar<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (n.d., hsph.harvard.edu)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ahajournals.org\/doi\/full\/10.1161\/01.cir.93.10.1928\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cardiovascular Effects of Estrogen and Lipid-Lowering Therapies in Postmenopausal Women<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (1996, ahajournals.com)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nature.com\/articles\/s41591-019-0675-0\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Chronic inflammation in the etiology of disease across the life span<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2019, nature.com)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sciencedirect.com\/topics\/biochemistry-genetics-and-molecular-biology\/dehydroepiandrosterone\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dehydroepiandrosterone &#8211; an overview<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (n.d., sciencedirect.com)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC4930534\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Effects of flaxseed and Hypericum perforatum on hot flash, vaginal atrophy and estrogen-dependent cancers in menopausal women: a systematic review and meta-analysis<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2016, ncbi.nlm.nih.gov)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/nutritionj.biomedcentral.com\/articles\/10.1186\/1475-2891-10-105\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Estimated dietary phytoestrogen intake and major food sources among women during the year before pregnancy &#8211; Nutrition Journal<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2011, nutritionj.biomedcentral.com)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC4375225\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Flaxseed\u2014a potential functional food source<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2015, ncbi.nlm.nih.gov)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC6487283\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Foeniculum vulgare as Valuable Plant in Management of Women&#8217;s Health<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2019, ncbi.nlm.nih.gov)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fda.gov\/food\/food-labeling-nutrition\/food-allergies\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Food Allergies<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2021, fda.gov)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/academic.oup.com\/nutritionreviews\/article\/67\/4\/188\/1901012\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Health benefits of dietary fiber | Nutrition Reviews | Oxford Academic<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2009, academic.oup.com)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mayoclinic.org\/diseases-conditions\/hot-flashes\/diagnosis-treatment\/drc-20352795\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hot flashes &#8211; Diagnosis and treatment<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (n.d., mayoclinic.org)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mdpi.com\/1420-3049\/24\/6\/1076\/htm\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Isoflavones<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2019, mdpi.com)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/pubs.acs.org\/doi\/10.1021\/jf801534g\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Phytoestrogen Content of Beverages, Nuts, Seeds, and Oils<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2008, pubs.acs.org)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/19373603\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Phytoestrogen content of cereals and cereal-based foods consumed in the UK<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2006, pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/onlinelibrary.wiley.com\/doi\/10.1002\/(SICI)1522-7189(199804)6:2%3C51::AID-NT11%3E3.0.CO;2-9\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Phytoestrogens and human health effects: weighing up the current evidence<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (1999, onlinelibrary.wiley.com)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC6390141\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Phytoestrogens and Their Health Effect<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2019, ncbi.nlm.nih.gov)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/10858696\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Phyto-oestrogen content of berries, and plasma concentrations and urinary excretion of enterolactone after a single strawberry-meal in human subjects<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2000, pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC6104637\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Risks and benefits related to alimentary exposure to xenoestrogens<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2017, ncbi.nlm.nih.gov)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/academic.oup.com\/jn\/article\/136\/5\/1270\/4669984\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sesame Ingestion Affects Sex Hormones, Antioxidant Status, and Blood Lipids in Postmenopausal Women<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2006, academic.oup.com)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC5449130\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Short- and long-term health consequences of sleep disruption<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2017, ncbi.nlm.nih.gov)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sciencedirect.com\/science\/article\/abs\/pii\/S0960076003003601?via%3Dihub\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sources of estrogen and their importance<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2003, sciencedirect.com)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nature.com\/articles\/nrendo.2013.179\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The role of estrogen and androgen receptors in bone health and disease<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2013, nature.com)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/journals.physiology.org\/doi\/full\/10.1152\/physrev.00030.2013\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Thyroid Hormone Regulation of Metabolism<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> 2013, journals.physiology.org)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC3288319\/\">Vascular Effects of Phytoestrogens and Alternative Menopausal Hormone Therapy in Cardiovascular Disease<\/a> (2012, ncbi.nlm.nih.gov)<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Estrogen is a hormone that is present in both men and women. 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Some foods also have phytoestrogens which might help by mimicking the effects of estrogen in the body.<\/span>\r\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>What Are The Three Main Sources Of Estrogen?<\/strong><\/h2>\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In the body, estrogen is secreted by the ovaries (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sciencedirect.com\/science\/article\/abs\/pii\/S0960076003003601?via%3Dihub\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">22<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). When it comes to diet, you can find estrogen in three types of sources:<\/span>\r\n<h3><b>Phytoestrogens From Plants<\/b><\/h3>\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Phytoestrogens are a <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/how-to-lower-estrogen-in-men\/\">type of estrogen<\/a> found in plants. They have a chemical structure that functions similarly to estrogen but aren't exactly the same. 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