(Mike Arredondo/ HealthDay) — Menopause, a natural stage in a woman’s life, brings a host of changes and challenges. One aspect that is crucial to consider is nutrition.
Eating the right foods and avoiding others can help you navigate this change with vitality and optimal health.
This article will discuss the key foods to eat and those to avoid so you can thrive during menopause and beyond.
During menopause, which is the end of a woman’s menstrual cycles, estrogen levels decrease and may lead to health issues.
Rate of bone loss speeds up, increasing your risk of low bone density, osteopenia and osteoporosis, according to the Iowa Clinic. There’s also a higher chance of having a heart attack, stroke or other heart-related issues. Caffeine, sugar, salt, cigarettes and alcohol exacerbate these risks. (…)