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Managing Menopause
Symptoms Through Diet
It's a simple matter of knowing which foods to add to your meals, and which
to avoid.
By Elaine Magee, MPH, RD
WebMD Weight Loss Clinic - Feature
Reviewed By Charlotte Grayson, MD
Eat More Tofu and Soy
Eat More Fruits and Vegetables
Eat Beans More Often
Eat More of the Right Fats
Choose Your Beverages Wisely
Be a Grazer Not a Gorger
Eat Calcium-Rich Food Every Day
Avoid High-Fat, High-Sugar Foods
Add Flaxseed to Your Diet
Exercise, Exercise, Exercise
Every woman experiences different menopause symptoms. Most women have some
hot flashes, some feel irritable, a smaller number of women battle headaches,
nausea or night sweats.
Whatever your menopause symptoms, the following food strategies just might
help make your years around menopause a little more comfortable. I've adapted
them from my book Tell Me What to Eat As I Approach Menopause. They'll help
you manage your menopause symptoms, while also protecting your heart and your
bones.
Remember, what works for one woman may not work for another, and what works
for you now may not work as well a year from now. Also, most of the following
suggestions have not had the benefit of well-designed clinical trials, so it
is difficult to predict how well they will work for you. [ read full article
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