The menopause can put tremendous pressure on the body as a whole so the more you can do to support your body just now the better.
I would suggest a good varied diet with plenty of fresh fruits and vegtables, and whole grains such as brown rice, quinoa and millet. Keep wheat to a minimum as some women can find that their ability to metabolise carbohydrates goes wonky and results in weight gain.
Protein needs often go up at this point so, if you are not vegetarian, go for good lean meats and plenty of fish; have a good portion of protein every day.
If you are vegetarian then you could have a protein drink every day, but just make sure that it is without sugars or artificial sweeteners.
Having healthy friendly bacteria in the gut is vital for the menopause as they play an important part in hormone regulation, so if your digestion/elimination is not very good then you could try Molkosan Fruit and a probiotic supplement.
Make sure that you have lots of magnesium rich foods such as nuts and seeds, dried fruits, and dark green leafy veg as magnesium is needed in large quantities to help with mood, relaxation and sleep.
Plenty of water is recommended as dehydration can make menopause symptoms worse. Try to avoid coffee, tea, fizzy drinks, alcohol, and high salt and sugar foods as these can all trigger symptoms such as flushes, anxiety, and palpitations!
I would also recommend a good quality multi-vitamin.
Eileen Durward
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