16/05/2026
πΏ Your hormones are shifting β your plate can help.
During perimenopause, oestrogen starts to fluctuate. But nature gave us a gentle ally: phytoestrogens β plant compounds that mimic oestrogen and can help ease hot flashes, mood swings, and night sweats.
Here are 6 foods to start adding in:
π« Edamame β the richest food source of isoflavones
π€ Flaxseeds β top source of hormone-balancing lignans
π΅ Miso β fermented soy for gut-friendly isoflavones
πΎ Sesame Seeds β lignans + calcium + healthy fats
π₯ Soy Milk β an easy, convenient daily source
π Dried Apricots β gentle plant oestrogen + iron
Small, consistent food choices add up. This is Part 1 of my Perimenopause Nutrition Series β save this post and follow along for the full guide. π