Nutrition: MENOPAUSE

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16 Oct 2022

Menopause starts in the late forties to early fifties. This is when there is a natural decrease in the reproductive hormone, Estrogen. Symptoms most commonly associated include hot flashes, disturbed sleep, irritability, weight gain, anxiety.

Eating a balanced diet and taking care of your health was never more important than this stage in life.
Calcium becomes more important as a decrease in estrogen increases bone demineralization
Plant proteins are more effective in helping control symptoms as compared to other sources.
Eating lots of vegetables will provide important vitamins and minerals and compounds that decrease the severity of symptoms.
Soy contains phytoestrogens, compounds that mimic estrogen, hence help with hot flashes and night sweats
Go easy on coffee, tea, and alcohol. Hydrate with water
Sugary foods and drinks, sweets, refined carbs, all add empty calories and need to be controlled to prevent weight gain as the metabolism starts to slow down.
Exercise helps manage weight and is great for overall health.

Rupali Datta, RD

Founder Diet Decisions

DDPHN, RD, EXECUTIVE COUNCIL MEMBER IDA

Consultant Nutritionist

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