The nurse is caring for a menopausal patient who is experiencing hot flashes. The nurse suggests that the patient increase intake of which foods?
a. Red meat and leafy greens
b. Cherries and black beans
c. Carrots and asparagus
d. Yogurt and cheese
B
During menopause, decreasing estrogen levels may cause hot flashes. Cherries, yams, and black beans are foods rich in phytoestrogens, substances found in plants that may act like normally produced estrogen. Red meat and leafy greens are rich in iron, carrots, and asparagus are rich in beta carotene. Yogurt and cheese are rich in calcium. Iron, beta carotene, and calcium are not known to impact estrogen levels.
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