Healthy Natural Menopause Treatment Salad Recipe

Soybeans and sunflower seeds transform a simple side salad into a therapeutic meal for natural menopause treatment.

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Total Time: 15 minutes

Ingredients

2 cups baby spinach torn into bite sized pieces

2 cups lettuce torn into bite sized pieces

1 cup carrots grated

1 cup broccoli

¾ cup Soybeans

½ orange peeled and sliced

2 Tablespoons grated cheddar cheese

1 Tablespoon sunflower seeds

1 Tablespoon almonds

¼ cup whole grain croutons

1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil

3 tablespoons lemon juice

Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

1. Place the green leafy vegetables in a large bowl. Add the other vegetables. Toss in the soybeans, croutons and strawberries. Sprinkle the sunflower seeds, flaxseeds and grated cheese on top.

2. In a separate bowl make the dressing by whisking the olive oil and lemon juice as you season them with salt and pepper.

3. Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss it with a fork.

4. Serve immediately.

Nutrient Notes

Spinach contains vitamins A and C which are potent antioxidants that protect the cells from free radical damage.

Carrots are a good source of vitamin A which is a potent antioxidant.

Soybeans contain phytoestrogens which have similar effects to those of the female hormone estrogen. These “estrogens from plants” therefore reduce some of the symptoms of menopause like hot flashes.

Oranges are good sources of calcium which is useful for managing the bone loss that occurs at menopause. They also contain other vital nutrients like vitamin C.

Broccoli is a good source of calcium which is useful because of the bone loss that occurs after menopause. It also contains vitamin C and vitamin A which protects the cells from free radical damage.

Almonds are good sources of calcium. They are also rich in selenium and vitamin E. These potent antioxidants reduce the damage to cells caused by free radicals.

Cheese contains calcium which is a vital mineral for menopause due to the bone loss that occurs and causes osteoporosis.

Sunflower seeds contain phytoestrogens which are plant estrogens that attach to estrogen receptors in the body and produce effects that are similar to those of the hormone estrogen.

Calorie Counter

2 cups Spinach 15 calories

2 cups Lettuce 15 calories

Broccoli 1 cup 15 calories

Carrots 1 cup 50 calories

¾ cup Soybeans 600 calories

½ orange 30 calories

2 Tablespoons cheddar cheese 60 calories

1 Tablespoons sunflower seeds 50 calories

1 Tablespoon sliced almonds 50 calories

¼ cup whole grain croutons 50 calories

Olive oil 1 tablespoon 100 calories

1 lemon 10 calories