Apart from bestowing you with pleasure, the vagina does many more things. It is a self-sufficient body part that even takes care of cleaning on its own. However, for it to function at its best, there’s something you need to give it back. A healthy diet that supports its functions adequately is what I mean by “there’s something you need to give it back.” Here’s a list of foods that are good for your vaginal health. And, let me tell you, this is not just a list that focusses on foods that increase your libido. Although the sexual drive is a major component of vaginal health, it is not it. Go on and read if you want to know how to maintain your vaginal pH and keep it free from yeast and bacterial infections.
1. Yogurt (Probiotic)
Yogurt is an excellent source of helpful bacteria and hence an effective probiotic that maintains the balance between the population of good and bad bacteria in the gut. One of the most common probiotics is Lactobacillus which is found abundantly in yogurt. If you are vulnerable to vaginal infections, consuming yogurt keeps your vagina (the gut, in general) free from bacterial and yeast infections. This is because the good bacteria helps in maintaining a healthy vaginal pH. You can include Greek yogurt apart from the regular one. Greek yogurt not only is a probiotic but also contains almost twice the amount of protein than the regular one.
2. Spinach (Aphro)
A cup of cooked spinach contains 39% Magnesium. This not only means that spinach is a rich source of magnesium, but it also means that eating spinach can do a whole lot of good to your vaginal health. Magnesium decreases inflammation and promotes blood circulation. This ensures ample supply of blood to the extremities and keeps the vagina healthy. Also, increased supply of blood to the vagina is what arouses you. And, again, that’s one way to ensure your vagina is in good health – regular intercourse. Apart from Magnesium, spinach is just loaded with flavonoids, carotenoids, and omega-3 fatty acids all of which help in reducing inflammation.
3. Soy
Soy and soy products are excellent sources of phytoestrogens which are estrogens derived from a plant source. Including them in the diet will help you battle vaginal dryness which is one of the most common complaints of women particularly during the menopause. This is because of the diminishing estrogen levels in the body and consuming phytoestrogens is one of the ways to compensate for the loss. The body metabolizes these phytoestrogens much like how it breaks down the estrogen produced in the human body. Women nearing their menopausal stage should include foods that are high in phytoestrogens like soy products, nuts, flax seeds, and whole grains to reduce symptoms related to low production of estrogen
4. Garlic
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