Guide
to Menopause and Diet
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Menopause and DietSome people say menopause is a natural, positive experience. Fair enough, But the symptoms and side-effectsof menopause can be bewildering both to women patients and their doctors. Fortunately, a healthy diet combined with regular physical exercise really does make a difference. So whether you are in the perimenopause, menopause, or post-menopausal stage, take my advice: eat healthily and get fit. Before we consider an optimum eating plan for menopause, here are some facts: What Happens in Menopause- The supply of eggs in a woman's ovaries
dwindles Health Effects of MenopauseThe reduction in estrogen hormone supply leads to the following: - Weight is redistributed to the central
abdominal region (stomach) Does Menopause Cause Weight Gain?Although experts concede that menopausal women tend to gain weight, they say it is not triggered by menopause. Instead, it is the result of three things: 1. Eating too many calories.Point is, as we get older, our muscle mass declines. Result? Our metabolic rate slows down, so we need fewer calories. Unfortunately, we don't reduce our calorie intake, so in effect we overeat. Solution: Join my Weight Loss Program and follow my Low-GI Diet 2. Insufficient ExerciseAs we lose muscle strength, and get wealthier(!), we tend to take less physical exercise. Result? Our calorie expenditure falls. 3. Physical and Mental StressWhether from menopausal symptoms, the effects of mad teenage children or other mid-life problems, the result is the same. We turn to food for comfort. Solution: Get real PERSONAL support from my Weight Loss Forum Next: Best
Diet For Menopause
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