08/03/2023                                                                            
                                    
                                                                            
                                            Menopause & Nutrition, complete, made simple
Diet plays a big part in Menopause - I would like to share some nutritional information that can help with symptoms and general health:
A diet rich in vegetables, fruit, fish, olive oil and including rare red meat consumption which helps to reduce saturated fat.  Plant proteins (such as walnuts) can increase antioxidants.
This helps with: 
*Heart Health
*Blood Pressure
*Weight Loss
*Decrease Menopausal symptoms
Foods that are:
Rich in calcium, magnesium and Vitamin D
*Fruit, greens, colourful vegetables and dairy products, yoghurt, cheese and milk.
WHY - decline in oestrogen can cause osteoporosis.
Omega  - fatty Acids
*Salmon, mackerel, tuna, chis seeds and flax seeds
WHY - helps to reduce hot flashes and night sweats
Foods that contain Plant Estrogens or Phytoestrogens
*Broccoli, cauliflower dark berries, chickpeas and soya beans
WHY - help to mimic estrogen and reduce menopausal symptoms.
Weight Gain 
As our estrogen declines - this causes woman to gain weight, you could have no change in your day-to-day routine.
Tips to manage weight gain:
1. Fill half your plate with Fruit and Vegetables 
2. Exercise daily - walking, strengthen exercises
3. Reduce Stress - meditation, breathing techniques, take time to  
    relax.     The stress hormone cortisol can worsen,   
    menopause symptoms - includes weight gain.
4. Sleep - at least 7-8 hours a night
    If you are tired your body will crave simple carbs to help with  
    energy (sugars, refined grains stripped of bran, fiber and 
    nutrients, fast easy convenient foods, takeaways, cakes)
5. Stay hydrated - water