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==Primary Prevention== | ==Primary Prevention== | ||
The following tips may help lower [[androgen]]<nowiki/>s level in the body by losing body weight which may prevent hirsutism : | |||
* Consuming [[antioxidant]] foods, including fruits (such as blueberries, cherries, and tomatoes) and vegetables (such as squash and bell peppers). | |||
* Avoiding refined foods, such as white breads, pastas, and especially sugar. | |||
* Consuming fewer red meats and more lean meats, cold-water fish or beans for protein. | |||
* Using healthy oils in foods, such as olive oil or vegetable oil. | |||
* Reducing or eliminating [[trans fat]], found in commercially-baked goods, such as cookies, crackers, cakes, French fries, onion rings, donuts, processed foods, and some [[margarine]]<nowiki/>s. | |||
* Avoiding [[alcohol]] and [[tobacco]]. | |||
* Drinking 6 to 8 glasses of filtered water daily. | |||
* Exercising at least 30 minutes daily, 5 days a week | |||
==References== | ==References== | ||
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Primary Prevention
The following tips may help lower androgens level in the body by losing body weight which may prevent hirsutism :
- Consuming antioxidant foods, including fruits (such as blueberries, cherries, and tomatoes) and vegetables (such as squash and bell peppers).
- Avoiding refined foods, such as white breads, pastas, and especially sugar.
- Consuming fewer red meats and more lean meats, cold-water fish or beans for protein.
- Using healthy oils in foods, such as olive oil or vegetable oil.
- Reducing or eliminating trans fat, found in commercially-baked goods, such as cookies, crackers, cakes, French fries, onion rings, donuts, processed foods, and some margarines.
- Avoiding alcohol and tobacco.
- Drinking 6 to 8 glasses of filtered water daily.
- Exercising at least 30 minutes daily, 5 days a week