by Dr. Ariel Policano
As a leading naturopathic physician with a special focus on women’s health, Dr. Policano has over 15 years of experience using raw foods and superfoods to treat a wide variety of conditions. Having worked with health afflictions ranging from fatigue to breast cancer, she has crafted a definitive list of foods to emphasize in your diet for hormonal health, vibrant skin and healthy heart and bones:
1) Raw Chocolate
- Improves mood by increasing serotonin and other positive brain chemicals.
- Contains magnesium — good for heart health, insomnia, bone density, hormonal balance.
- High in Vitamin C and electrolytes.
- High in antioxidants — slower aging, disease prevention.
2) Maca
- Incredible hormone regulation from the top down — works from pituitary gland.
- Adrenal support for strong, steady energy.
- Thyroid support for healthy metabolism.
- Reproductive support — Balances hormones and reduces hot flashes.
- Libido support.
- Rich in B Vitamins.
3) Flax Seed
- Excellent raw materials for creation of health reproductive hormones.
- Anti-inflammatory.
- Good for healthy colon.
- Lignans improve hormonal balance.
- High “electron” food — gives you energy and optimal cellular health.
- Possible anti-cancer properties written about by Johanna Budwig.
4) Sprouts
- Very nutrient dense.
- High protein.
- Good source of trace minerals.
- Broccoli sprouts have anti-cancer properties.
- Alkalinizing — improves metabolism.
- Satisfies nutritional needs — reduces appetite.
5) Kombucha
- Supports excellent digestive health.
- Improves healthy gut bacteria that helps with production of serotonin, good mood hormone.
- Rich in enzymes — helps energize the entire body, all organs, hormones and neurotransmitters.
- Rich in vitamin B-Complex.
- Alkalinizing — improves metabolism.
- Has been used by some women as a part of a breast cancer treatment plan.
6) Goji Berries
- Very high in antioxidants.
- High in Vitamin C.
- Complete protein containing all essential amino acids.
- Contains factors for human growth hormone.
- Rich in polysaccharide sugars for healthy immune system.
7) Coconut
- Anti-bacterial.
- Anti-fungal.
- Anti-viral.
- Healthy source of saturated fats.
- Rich in electrolytes.
- Alkalinizing — improves metabolism.
- Increases energy.
8 ) Marine Phytoplankton
- Rich in chlorophyll.
- Alkalinizing — improves metabolism.
- Cleansing.
- Vegan source of EPA and DHA.
- Many different carotenoids means strong antioxidant support.
- Virtually all trace minerals in marine phytoplankton.
- Great for balancing blood sugar.
- Good for weight loss — satisfied nutritionally, not as hungry.
- Energy improvement.
9) Hemp Seed
- Complete protein.
- Omega 3 and Omega 6 present in healthy ratio.
- Anti-inflammatory.
- Raw materials for healthy hormones!
- Contain chlorophyll for nourishment and cleansing.
10) Sea Vegetables
- Thyroid health.
- Breast health.
- Weight loss.
- Cancer protection.
- High mineral content good for blood sugar, focus and creativity.
Reprinted from http://www.sunfood.com/MyPages/Top-10-Foods-For-Womens-Health-by-Dr-Ariel-Policano.aspx
As a leading naturopathic physician with a special focus on women’s health, Dr. Policano has over 15 years of experience using raw foods and superfoods to treat a wide variety of conditions. Having worked with health afflictions ranging from fatigue to breast cancer, she has crafted a definitive list of foods to emphasize in your diet for hormonal health, vibrant skin and healthy heart and bones:
1) Raw Chocolate
• Improves mood by increasing serotonin and other positive brain chemicals.
• Contains magnesium — good for heart health, insomnia, bone density, hormonal balance.
• High in Vitamin C and electrolytes.
• High in antioxidants — slower aging, disease prevention.
2) Maca
• Incredible hormone regulation from the top down — works from pituitary gland.
• Adrenal support for strong, steady energy.
• Thyroid support for healthy metabolism.
• Reproductive support — Balances hormones and reduces hot flashes.
• Libido support.
• Rich in B Vitamins.
3) Flax Seed
• Excellent raw materials for creation of health reproductive hormones.
• Anti-inflammatory.
• Good for healthy colon.
• Lignans improve hormonal balance.
• High “electron” food — gives you energy and optimal cellular health.
• Possible anti-cancer properties written about by Johanna Budwig.
4) Sprouts
• Very nutrient dense.
• High protein.
• Good source of trace minerals.
• Broccoli sprouts have anti-cancer properties.
• Alkalinizing — improves metabolism.
• Satisfies nutritional needs — reduces appetite.
5) Kombucha
• Supports excellent digestive health.
• Improves healthy gut bacteria that helps with production of serotonin, good mood hormone.
• Rich in enzymes — helps energize the entire body, all organs, hormones and neurotransmitters.
• Rich in vitamin B-Complex.
• Alkalinizing — improves metabolism.
• Has been used by some women as a part of a breast cancer treatment plan.
6) Goji Berries
• Very high in antioxidants.
• High in Vitamin C.
• Complete protein containing all essential amino acids.
• Contains factors for human growth hormone.
• Rich in polysaccharide sugars for healthy immune system.
7) Coconut
• Anti-bacterial.
• Anti-fungal.
• Anti-viral.
• Healthy source of saturated fats.
• Rich in electrolytes.
• Alkalinizing — improves metabolism.
• Increases energy.
Marine Phytoplankton
• Rich in chlorophyll.
• Alkalinizing — improves metabolism.
• Cleansing.
• Vegan source of EPA and DHA.
• Many different carotenoids means strong antioxidant support.
• Virtually all trace minerals in marine phytoplankton.
• Great for balancing blood sugar.
• Good for weight loss — satisfied nutritionally, not as hungry.
• Energy improvement.
9) Hemp Seed
• Complete protein.
• Omega 3 and Omega 6 present in healthy ratio.
• Anti-inflammatory.
• Raw materials for healthy hormones!
• Contain chlorophyll for nourishment and cleansing.
10) Sea Vegetables
• Thyroid health.
• Breast health.
• Weight loss.
• Cancer protection.
• High mineral content good for blood sugar, focus and creativity.
Hi, I am Dr. Ariel Policano – my primary focus has been treating women’s health conditions through cleansing the body and encouraging her patients to consume live vegan foods and superfoods. With an understanding of women’s health, natural medicine and raw foods, I develop programs that address specific women’s health challenges. These include menopause, PMS, infertility, cardiovascular disease, breast cancer, uterine fibroids, breast cysts and many others..
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I completed a 1 week detox with the Raw Divas. I am very interested in eating healthy foods. I notice you do not include soy beans in your top ten foods. Do you think soy beans are ok?
Hi William~ Thanks. Even though I have said that a small amount of soy, particularly edamame and fermented soy like miso could be quite beneficial…I am finding that I must recommend against soy products. This is because we have no idea how much GMO soy has drifted into “organic” soy farms. We have found evidence of this drift hundreds of miles away. I am wishing you the very best of health and appreciate you checking out my article. Warmest regards, Ariel