Some physiological or biological changes in a women body are unavoidable & menopause is one of them. But with proper nutrition things can change & can ease off some conditions that may occur during or after menopause. Every nutrient is essential for body but we will focus on those nutrients which do wonders during menopause: Calcium - Taking enough amount of calcium and vitamin D can help to prevent osteoporosis during menopause. Calcium rich foods are dairy products, fish, ragi (finger millet), broccoli, seeds. Eat and drink 2-4 servings of calcium rich foods in a day. Antioxidants and iron - Boosting your immunity system during menopause is mandatory. For that you have to take good amount of vitamin A,C,E and mineral iron. To boost your immune system have green leafy vegetables , fruits and nuts. Watch your weight - This is the mantra to fight with your menopausal symptoms. You have more chances to gain weight during menopause so maintaining your weight during menopause is very important. For that take high fibre, low saturated fat , low simple carbohydrates and moderate protein diet. Take good amount of water and proper sleep. Super food : Food which have isoflavones works good for body during menopause. Soy may help to reduce menopausal symptoms. So include soybean , soy milk , tofu and other legumes in your daily diet. If you have hot flushes during menopause you should avoid spicy food, caffeine and alcohol.
