Natural Estrogen Diet & Recipe Book » (Subsequent)

The Natural Estrogen Diet and Recipe Book provides an alternative to menopause treatment that avoids hormone replacement therapy. The book not only features helpful charts and over 100 nutritious and tasty recipes, but also explains how plant estrogens can alleviate the symptoms of menopause.

Contents

Foreword....................vii
Preface to the Second Edition....................ix
Acknowledgments....................xiii
Introduction....................1
What Are the Advantages of the Natural Estrogen Diet?....................3
What Are the Disadvantages of the Natural Estrogen Diet?....................4
Part One * Natural Estrogens....................7
Chapter One * Estrogen Foods & Menopause....................9
Symptoms of Menopause....................10
Menopause and Hormone Replacement Therapy....................12
Plant Hormones Lessen Menopausal Symptoms....................15
How Phytoestrogens React in a Woman's Body....................16
Properties of Soy Proteins....................19
Studies on Soy and Hot Flashes....................21
How Much Soy Is Needed to Relieve Menopausal Symptoms?....................22
Factors Affecting Natural Phytoestrogens....................23
Other Natural Remedies That Regulate Hormonal Status....................24
Chapter Two * Plant Hormones & Other Health Concerns for Women....................27
How Phytoestrogens Protect Against Breast Cancer....................28
Other Ways to Slow Down Estrogen Production in the Breast....................30
Women, Heart Disease, and HRT....................32
Other Heart-Healthy Strategies....................35
Hormones Prevent Bone Loss....................39
Can Plant Hormones Protect Bones?....................40
A Lifestyle Program to Build Bones....................42
Chapter Three * An Introduction to Soy....................45
Nutritional Content of Soy....................46
The Many Faces ofSoy....................46
Chapter Four * Integrating Natural Estrogens into Your Life....................55
General Health Guidelines....................58
Not for Women Only....................61
Soy the Quick and Easy Way....................61
Part Two * Recipes....................67
Introduction....................68
Phytoestrogen Content....................69
Phytoestrogen Content of Recipes....................71
Glossary of Ingredients....................79
Basic Recipes....................85
Appetizers, Snacks, & Pick-Me-Ups....................93
Soups....................105
Salads, Dressings, & Side Dishes....................119
Main Courses....................147
Pancakes, Breads, & Muffins....................197
Desserts....................211
Appendix....................224
Health Glossary....................225
References....................229
Resources....................234
Information on Soy Products....................234
Specialty Soy Products....................234
Natural Progesterone Creams....................234
Mail-Order Sources for Recipe Ingredients....................235
Index....................236