A large portion of our country’s meat, chicken, and dairy products contain foreign estrogens that are used by farmers for easy profits and at the expense of our health. In addition, pesticide residues and many other petrochemical compounds with estrogenic properties are consumed in the food that is given to these animals and are subsequently concentrated in the milk and fat of the meat.
These harmful estrogens are then deposited in our fatty tissues and on estrogen and progesterone receptors where they are known to interfere in the proper utilization and production of progesterone & estrogen and have been implicated in promoting other more serious health problems such as fibrocystic breast disease and breast cancer.
There are, however, “good” estrogens available in our food supply. By replacing animal proteins with saponin rich plant foods such as soy products we can introduce phytoestrogens (genistein), which have a higher affinity for estrogen receptors than “bad” estrogens and have been demonstrated to have protective influences against Endometrial & breast cancer.
Beneficial snacks include: nuts, raw vegetables, fresh fruits, sardines, high fiber snacks (sweetened with fructose, stevia, or molasses), Tofu, Silken-Tofu-Key-Lime Pie (dairy-free), Hummus, non-fat yogurt (without sugar), vegetable juice, whole grain products and whole wheat bread.