Delicious Foods you didn't know Contained Ginkgo Biloba
It's a well known fact that Ginkgo Biloba may be able to combat symptoms of menopause. It's also a common fact that this symptom busting herb is available as a supplement and as root. But only the most informed Ginkgo experts know that it this plant can be used in everyday foods. Why Go Ginkgo? But first you need to learn why Ginkgo is such a magic ingredient.
Why Go Ginkgo?
Hormones help to keep your body ticking along nice and smooth like. During menopause, however, your body's delicate hormone balance can be disrupted, leading to symptoms like virginal dryness, itchy skin and depression. To ease your symptoms, you nedd something that can redress your delicate hormone balance. This is where Ginkgo can step in.
Ginkgo is an estrogenic herb, this means that it contains plant compounds called phytoestrogens, which are similar to estrogen at a molecular level. Because of this similarity; phytoestrogens may be able to mimic the effect estrogen has on your body and help to restore your hormone balance. Read on to learn how you can put some Ginkgo in your diet.
Prepared to be Amazed!
Although you can buy Ginkgo as a plain old supplement, why not be a bit more adventurous and try some Ginkgo in less familiar forms. You could try boiling Ginkgo root and having it as tea. Or you could try boiling Ginkgo root, adding some vegetables and have some Ginkgo soup. You could also try Ginkgo in some of the following dishes.
Congee - If you like rice, then you'll love this rice dish. Not only does it taste great, it also contains Ginkgo so it may be able to combat your menopause symptoms. It is a common dish throughout Asia and can be eaten on its own or with a side dish.
Chawanmushi - Although you wouldn't want to get it in a spelling test, chawanmushi may be able to ease your menopause symptoms because of its rich Ginkgo contents. It is a traditional Japanese egg custard dish, with added Ginkgo. However, don't go overboard with your consumption of Ginkgo, because it can have some pretty serious side effects. Read on to learn more.
Too much of a good thing
Candy's nice, but you don't want too much of it because it rots your teeth. Just like you don't want too much Ginkgo, because it rots your blood, or, more specifically, it thins your blood. This is because Ginkgo is an anti coagulant.
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