Estrogen is present in woman and men. It is a hormone that promotes reproductive development. In women, it has a range of jobs, from maintaining a regular menstrual cycle to the development of breasts. When estrogen levels reduce, women tend to experience hot flashes during menopause. However, a dietary estrogen known as phytoestrogen may be able to help as it can act in the same way as estrogen, which the body produces. Here are a few estrogen-rich foods to add to your diet.

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Soy yoghurt is also popularly known as bean curd yoghurt and is made from soy milk. This is why it also happens to be a good source of phytoestrogens. Add it to your meals or enjoy it with fruits and nuts.

Amongst all the nuts the healthiest ones are walnuts. Rich in phytoestrogens these nuts also contain protein, omega-3 fatty acids, and multiple nutrients. Add them to salads or top them over your fruit salad or ice cream.

The best thing about peanuts is that they're easily available everywhere. They also happen to be rich in phytoestrogens and taste rather great. Eat them raw or ground them into peanut butter for a tasty treat.

Dried fruits can be consumed anywhere, anytime. They are delicious and nutritious. They also contain various phytoestrogens that can pack a punch. Make sure to consume loads of dates, prunes, and dried apricots, as they have the highest content in phytoestrogens. Fibre is another reason you should consume dried fruit regularly.

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Sesame seeds may be small in size, but they are a rich source of fibre. More importantly, they are loaded with phytoestrogens. Consuming sesame seed powder has been found to have an impact on estrogen levels in postmenopausal women, according to one study. Those who consumed it for five weeks daily were found to have high levels of estrogen. It also helped improve their cholesterol levels.

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Tofu and tempeh are made with soybeans. You can also consume edamame, which are immature soybeans. No matter which one you choose, you'll be providing your body with a lot of benefits either way. They are a rich source of protein, vitamins and minerals. They also contain loads of isoflavones, which are phytoestrogens. Soy isoflavones can mimic the effects of natural estrogen and can reduce or increase blood estrogen levels.

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More and more research is shedding light on the many health benefits we can gain from flax seeds. These small seeds are a rich source of chemical compounds known as lignans, which work like phytoestrogens. Flax seeds reportedly contain more lignans than any other plant foods on the planet. Some studies suggest phytoestrogens found in flax seeds could help reduce the risk of breast cancer.

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