5 natural estrogen-boosting foods for Indian women

Estrogen plays a significant part in regulating reproductive health, bone strength, metabolism and mood in women’s bodies. While age and lifestyle changes fluctuate the hormone health, certain simple dietary changes, easily available in our Indian kitchen can help estrogen be balanced.

Believed to be one of the richest sources, flax seeds from our kitchens can be easily incorporated in our daily meals in a form of chutney, laddu, bars etc. also is an excellent supplement for hair health.

Helps not just with estrogen but also bone and heart health as well as rich in nutrients, fostering overall health. Can be made into a chutney, added to curries, made into laddus or bars.

Vegetables like broccoli, cauliflower, cabbage, kale and brussel sprouts. More than boosting, these vegetables balance and metabolize the estrogen. You can lightly steam, stir fry or also make it a part of your smoothies.

Lentils, Beans, peanuts, chick peas and soybean, all legumes help you boost estrogen. Just add a bowl of dal or boiled chola/ chana to your meals and replenish. It can also be had as salads, curries or stews.

Garlic helps in prevention of bone loss associated with estrogen deficiency, with regular consumption. Garlic is an anti-inflammatory antioxidant, helping cardiovascular health, manage cholesterol and support blood circulation.