• Menopause Diet and Nutrition

Diet and Nutrition
  • Consume more of soy products like soybeans, soya flour, soy milk, tofu (soy paneer).
  • Consume more of healthy nuts like walnuts, almonds, flax seeds and peanuts.
  • Consume Calcium rich diet for good bone health like milk, cottage cheese, ragi flour.
  • Get enough iron to prevent anaemia. Eat fish, beetroot, green vegetables, nuts, figs.
  • Eat more of fruits and vegetables to have more fibre in your diet.
  • Foods which are believed to increase sexual stamina (aphrodisiac ) includes figs, raw oyster, garlic, banana, peanuts, blue berries , chocolates.
  • Avoid diet rich in saturated fats like refined foods, junk foods, white bread etc. This type of diet may lead to clogged arteries, diabetes and heart disease.
  • Cut on fats, sugars, salts, processed foods.
  • Avoid spicy foods which increase hot flushes.
  • Drink sufficient water daily.
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