Nutritious Diet

Keeping a healthy diet should not be underestimated in hot flashes treatment. When composing their meals, women should choose healthy fats, slow-release carbohydrates, and lean protein that are rich in the following compounds:

Phytoestrogens

Act as the body's own estrogen to resolve hormonal imbalance and reduce hot flashes.
Soy beans and soy products, flax, lentils, chickpeas, yams, garlic

Vitamin E

Vitamin E helps maintain healthy blood vessels and can significantly reduce the severity and frequency of hot flashes.
Sweet potatoes, almonds, spinach, sunflower seeds, broccoli

Vitamin C

Vitamin C, a potent antioxidant, has been found to strengthen blood vessels, aiding in the prevention of hot flashes.
Oranges, berries, kiwi, bell peppers, broccoli, dark green leafy vegetables

Water

During the menopausal transition helps prevent dehydration and aids in reducing the frequency of hot flashes. The general recommendation is to drink six to eight cups of water daily.

In hot flashes treatment, avoiding foods that are known to trigger hot flashes, like alcohol, caffeine, or spicy foods, is equally important as loading up on those that relieve them.