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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

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