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During menopause, it is good to emphasize a balanced diet, avoid saturated fats and eat foods rich in omega-3 and calcium.

Menopause or menopause is the period of transition from a woman's reproductive state to menopause. This is due to the reduced production of female hormones by the ovaries.

Useful food products:

containing calcium - skim milk, cottage cheese, yogurt, low-fat cheese, eggs (not more than 1 per week), yeast, almonds, natural butter, brown seaweed, mustard seeds, soy;
with increased content of polyunsaturated fatty acids (vegetable oil, nuts), which reduce triglycerides and cholesterol in the blood;
with increased content of monounsaturated fatty acids and omega-3 fatty acids (walnuts, mackerel, salmon, trout) - normalize blood fat levels;
cereals (oatmeal, barley) and steamed pasta;
bran (rich in vitamin B and cellulose) - to be added to salads, soups, meatballs;
herbs and spices (as salt substitutes);
foods-sources of many vitamins and trace elements, especially brightly colored fruits and vegetables, leafy vegetables (carrots, blackcurrants, peppers, cherries, red and white cabbage, red grapefruit);
those with a lot of pine in the composition - raisins, peaches, dried figs, strawberries, prunes;
flaxseed or oil - they contain lignin, which contributes to the reduction of "hot flashes" and vaginal dryness;
products high in magnesium (cashews, kelp, lettuce), which have a sedative effect, eliminate anxiety, irritability, fight insomnia and mood swings;
foods with vitamin E (brown rice, avocado, green peas, beans, potatoes) - reduce breast swelling and protect the heart;
onion and garlic - increase immunity, reduce blood pressure and blood sugar;
confectionery, but in small quantities (homemade candies and others);
products rich in potassium (bananas, tangerines, dried apricots, oranges, rose hips, mussels) - strengthen the heart muscle and nervous system;
immune-boosting products, anti-aging and contributing to faster wound healing (blackcurrant, kiwi, parsley);
foods that regulate metabolism and lift the mood (grapes, yeast bread, wholemeal bread, wheat);
foods that protect the lens of the eye from the effects of toxins (crabs, shrimp, apricots, melons);

Dishes should be cooked in the oven, steamed or in special dishes without the use of fat.

Harmful products

Avoid:

year;
fast food;
spicy and greasy dishes;
too hot food;
alcohol.

Limit consumption to:

butter (up to 1 teaspoon daily);
sausages, sausages;
bacon;
by-products;
Cafe;
confectionery with artificial ingredients.

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