[manolos mom]

Soy is a Big part of my diet. I drink one glass of Soy Milk at night. When preparing meals I use tofu instead of meat. You may also want to cut out any caffine products from your diet, such as Coffee! During menopause your internal cooling system is finicky, you need to go easy on the hot foods. Anything that can raise your body temperature even a little can trigger a hot flash. So hot and spicy foods may be flash makers, so might hot drinks and even alcohol. Wine causes flashes for me...Stay hydrated with plenty of water. Pay attention to your own food triggers, and avoid eating or drinking anything that trips your flash button. Once your hormones even out, you will probably be able to eat those things again. I have never been on HRT or will I ever. Best fo Luck to you Susan, and welcome to the next stage of our lives...Lissette