Women going through midlife may experience hormonal changes. One way to manage this is by following a good menopause diet. What you eat can affect your hormones, says Maya Feller, a nutrition expert.
Eating healthily can improve how you feel during menopause and help with symptoms like hot flashes and mood swings. As you age, your risk of heart disease and osteoporosis increases. This is because of hormonal shifts.
During menopause, it’s essential to eat fruits, vegetables, calcium-rich foods, protein, oily fish, beans, and unsaturated fats. Avoid fatty meats, refined grains, added sugars, alcohol, caffeine, and spicy foods.
In addition to diet, staying active, practicing stress-reducing activities, and getting enough nutrients are vital during menopause. You can use the MyFitnessPal app to track your nutrition and exercise to maintain a healthy lifestyle.
Vocabulary List:
- Menopause /ˈmɛn.əˌpɔs/ (noun): The time in a woman’s life when her menstrual periods stop usually occurring between the ages of 45 and 55.
- Hormonal /hɔːrˈmoʊ.nəl/ (adjective): Relating to hormones which are substances produced in the body that regulate various physiological processes.
- Osteoporosis /ˌɑː.sti.oʊ.pəˈroʊ.sɪs/ (noun): A medical condition in which the bones become weak and brittle increasing the risk of fractures.
- Nutrition /njuːˈtrɪʃ.ən/ (noun): The process of obtaining the food necessary for health and growth.
- Unsaturated /ʌnˈsætʃ.ə.reɪ.tɪd/ (adjective): Referring to fats that are not fully saturated with hydrogen and are considered healthier for the heart.
- Calcium /ˈkæl.si.əm/ (noun): A mineral essential for bone health and various bodily functions often found in dairy products and green leafy vegetables.
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