It is almost common knowledge that chocolates are to be cut down when in the stage of menopause, and suffering from constant moments of hot flashes. Chocolates contain caffeine and sugar, which increase the heat level in your body, and thus trigger hot flashes upon intake.

For women who think this difficult enough, think again. There are more food and drinks to avoid when suffering from hot flash, and it is more pitiful and difficult if one comes from Paris. The reason for this is, this city’s most well loved food specifically, red wine, chocolate, and aged cheeses are actually triggers for hot flash. These foods contain a chemical called tyramine. Tyramine cause the release of other chemicals that act as a trigger for adrenalin, and trigger hot flashes by affecting the brain’s temperature control center.

Although vacations may be one of the items on your lists to keep your mind off the heat, it is best to cross out Europe on the list. But, if you have excellent control over the food you intake, go ahead and keep your mind of the hot flashes.