Clothes, hair, and makeup aren’t the only ways to enhance your femininity. The foods you eat can also have an impact!
Did you know that over 300 common foods contain plant estrogens known as phytoestrogens?
These foods and herbs have been used for natural hormone balancing for centuries. And since phytoestrogens mimic the effects of estrogen, they could potentially lead to feminizing effects such as:
- Breast growth
- Softer skin
- Redistribution of body fat
- Fuller, thicker hair
While phytoestrogens aren’t a substitute for gender affirming hormone therapy, these foods can help give you a feminine boost.
As an added bonus, they’re also super healthy and can help maintain an ideal weight. (Very important to your overall female appearance!)
Here are 5 phytoestrogen-rich foods worth including in your MTF diet:
Flaxseed
Among all foods, flaxseed is the richest source of lignans, which are a type of phytoestrogen. Flaxseed is also high in fiber and omega-3 fatty acids.
To get the full phytoestrogenic effect, you should consume ground flaxseed (instead of whole flaxseed) for easier digestion.
Try sprinkling ground flaxseed on cereal, yogurt, fruit, and salads. (It’s super tasty!)
Soy
Soy is the most popular high-phytoestrogen food. There are tons of soy foods available, so it’s easy to work them into your diet. Here are some options to try:
- Edamame
- Tofu
- Miso
- Tempeh
- Soy beans
- Soy milk
- Soy yogurt
- Soy protein powder
Fruits and Veggies
Many common fruits and vegetables contain phytoestrogens, giving you another reason to eat your fruits and veggies.
High-phytoestrogen fruits include:
- Dried fruits (especially dried apricots, dates, and prunes)
- Peaches
- Raspberries
- Strawberries
- Pomegranates
High-phytoestrogen veggies include:
- Alfalfa sprouts
- Winter squash
- Green beans
- Collard greens
- Broccoli
- Cabbage
Lentils
Lentils (and beans in general) are rich in phytoestrogens. They’re also low cal and high in protein and fiber, making them a great MTF diet staple.
Yams
Yams are another healthy, phytoestrogen-rich food. In fact, a particular type of yam (wild yam) is one of the most commonly-used herbs for female hormone balancing.
Bonus: Bustea
While not technically a food, many teas are also high in phytoestrogens. Check out your local health food store for fenugreek tea, fennel tea, or licorice tea.
Or if you’re feeling ambitious, try making Bustea. This recipe was originally shared by Dr. James A. Duke in his classic book, The Green Pharmacy. The tea is concocted of various “bust boosting” herbs, hence the name!
Ingredients:
- 2 cups water
- 1 cup fenugreek
- Dash each of anise, basil, caraway, fennel, marjoram, licorice, lemongrass, dill
Directions:
Combine the ingredients in a pot and bring to a boil. After it cools, add honey and lemon to taste. Dr. Duke recommends drinking 1-2 cups per day.
Note: Since Bustea is very high in phytoestrogens, I don’t recommend over-consuming it if you take prescription hormones. (Always speak with your doctor before combining herbs and hormones or other prescription meds.)
Love,
Lucille
P.S. Curious about using herbs for breast enhancement? Check out The Flat to Femme Program. This one-of-a-kind program reveals specific techniques for natural male to female breast enhancement.
id like to get large breasts but i have to live in both worlds, so i guess it will never happen..UNLESS, someone has an answer that would allow me to grow breasts and still be able to hide them when im (UGGH)… him
FTM chest binder I Samantha 32 years mtf will do so in front of my dad because he doesn’t approve of the life style it a choice he says and my husband ftm feels the same he upset how my dad handles things like this
I am a cross dresser of 52 years old. I am happy to say that now I have large breasts with protruding nipples. I wear 42″ D cup bra. When I wear a thin bra my nipples protrude through the bra and clearly visible. I have achieved such big breasts after following your advises carefully.
Thomas
I’m surprised but super excited that since I started trying herbs, adding more soy to my diet, and doing massage that I’m actually growing breasts. It helps that I already have a pair of great legs with a nice butt to match. I think my skin is looking healthier too.
I am looking for a lady, who will take initiative,in making me a woman.I will be thrilled to find my self wearing T shirt,inserted in jean pants, exposing my big boobs.-crossdreamer
Am a 34 yrs old Nigrian Lady, when i was growing up i had the size of breast and butts i like, after some yrs it reduced. At my middle twenties my breast and butts increased so much that it got bigger than bfore, later it reduced again not too small now but i want them bigger. So what can i do to keep my shape stable without add unecessary weight.
Thanks
Am a 34 yrs old Nigrian Lady, when i was growing up i had the size of breast and butts i like, after some yrs it reduced. At my middle twenties my breast and butts increased so much that it got bigger than bfore, later it reduced again not too small now but i want them bigger. So what can i do to keep my shape stable without add unecessary weight.
Thanks
You have shared nice information, for a more feminine body. The information you shared about the fruits and veggies is not commonly known.
How many m 2 f girls are happy with their “B” cup boobs,
as previous said would like “C” cup, but will have to settle for
a full “B” cup. Really love being m2f transgender, how many enjoy it?
Laurie…..I started fenugreek, red clover and saw palmetto 3 years ago and then switched to puraria mirifica 1 1/2 years ago. O, and progesterone cream every month for 2 weeks. I had no breasts to start and now I have “B” cups and I absolutely love them. I have also used Noogleberry breast pump for 1 1/2 yrs. I do believe that I’ve plateaud but am so happy with my new breasts coutesy of Lucille’s program…..Ms Dana