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Dietary recommendations for menopause management
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During menopause, women frequently experience hot flashes, mood fluctuations, and sleep disturbances. A well-balanced diet can alleviate these symptoms and help prevent osteoporosis.
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Menopause
Menopause is nothing more than the cessation of the menstrual cycle, when the ovaries lose the ability to produce estrogen and progesterone. This process occurs naturally around the age of 45-55 and is associated with infertility loss. The hormonal changes that occur during this time can cause a number of ailments that interfere with daily functioning. Menopaise is linked to bone weakness and lipid disorders.
Symptoms of menopause
During menopause, it can be very common to experience hot flashes, headaches, sleep problems, vaginal dryness, mood swings, irritation, joint and back pain, fatigue, excessive sweating, night sweats, urinary incontinence, decreased skin elasticity. Similar to menstruation, women may experience menopaise differently.
How can you ease menopause with a diet?
Although menopausal changes are caused by hormones, there are several ways to ease them through diet. A properly selected diet reduces the likelihood of osteoporosis, inhibits changes in the gut and prevents overweight. The general rules of menopause diet are no different from the rules of a healthy diet proposed by the Institute of Food and Nutrition.
Calcium and potassium replenishment
In postmenopausal women, bone density decreases, which makes them fragile and prone to fracture. To counteract this, a diet should be rich in calcium, potassium and magnesium. The main source of calcium is milk and its derivatives. Large amounts are also found in seeds of white beans, sesame seeds and cabbage vegetables. If these products cannot be introduced into the daily diet, then calcium supplements are introduced. In addition to the mineral ingredients, it is also important to ensure adequate levels of vitamin D.
It's healthy fats
This name refers primarily to vegetable oils. They are rich in mono and polyunsaturated fatty acids. Omega-3s are particularly important. They're found in fish, flaxseed oil, and seaweed. Omega 3s are anti-inflammatory, lowering the levels of fatty cholesterol and triglycerides. They help reduce the risk of heart disease and stroke in postmenopausal women.
Fitoestrogens
Phytoestrogen supplements, as well as a diet rich in these compounds, are often recommended as a method of alleviating menopausal symptoms. Studies confirm that phytoestrogen supplementation relieves hot flashes while not causing serious side effects such as hormone therapy. Other studies have shown that increased intake of isoflavones has a beneficial effect on the mood of women during menopause. Phytoestrogens are also an element in the prevention of breast, ovarian, and cervical cancers.
Weight control
During the menopause, the distribution of fat tissue in the body changes. Instead of discomfort in the thighs and buttocks, fatty tissue begins to accumulate around the abdomen. This is due to less estrogen production and increases the risk of cardiovascular disease and metabolic syndrome. Gaining weight during overweight is often a consequence of joint pain and mood disorders. Discomfort when moving suggests that physical activity decreases, and it is also necessary for a self-trainer to feel less active in order to eat calorie-rich meals.
Avoid what?
It's important to limit sugary drinks, sugar and sweets, which in excess promote fat and increase blood triglyceride levels. However, in women after menopause, it's also important to reduce the amount of salt added to meals. It increases blood pressure and can increase the retention of water in the body. After menopaus, however, it is important to study the ways in which healthy organisms can improve their health and the way in which they respond to the changes in their diets.
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