Fiber, phytoestrogens, antioxidants and Omega-3s are all very important in a menopausal diet. A paper published in 2020 titled, Dietary intake and menopausal symptoms in postmenopausal women: a systematic review, showed an association between lower intensity of psychological symptoms, sleep disorders, and hot flashes with higher consumption of vegetables, whole grains, and unprocessed foods. Other studies have shown that high consumption of antioxidant rich foods and Omega-3 rich foods decreased the severity of menopausal symptoms.