Hot flashes can feel overwhelming and night sweats unbearable especially if frequently occurring. Decreased estrogen short circuits our hormones during menopause and can cause quick feelings of heat, flushed faces and sweating. Suffering with recurrent hot flashes disrupts the lives of many menopausal women and knowing that relief can be found eating Mediterranean foods is promising. Recent studies have shown a 20% decrease in hot flashes in menopausal women eating Mediterranean foods and also associated with healthier hearts and slimmer waists.