Alby News Ghana Blog of Thursday, 23 February 2023
Source: Alby News Ghana
Menopause is the moment in a woman's life when her reproductive functions, including menstruation, cease according to an article written by WebMD. A woman may experience it beginning in her forties and continuing into her fifties and beyond.
Menopausal women, according to experts, are particularly vulnerable to the effects of their diet and lifestyle choices, and hence should take extra precautions.
In this article, we'll examine a variety of foods that are especially beneficial for postmenopausal women.
1. The first group of foods is those that are rich in calcium.
You can get calcium from milk, as well as from fish like mackerel, salmon, and sardines that have bones. Calcium can also be found in sardines, among other foods. This puts postmenopausal women at a far higher risk for developing bone-related disorders including osteoporosis and arthritis according to studies.
2. Iron-rich foods
Furthermore necessary are iron-rich foods including fish, eggs, and chicken. During menopause, a woman's body requires more iron than usual. Hence, you shouldn't restrict certain kinds of foods if you wish to maintain a healthy weight. When it comes to a woman's health, nutrition takes on greater significance after menopause.
3. High-fiber foods.
Vegetables, some fruits and vegetables, rice, and whole grains are all good sources of fiber. Maintaining your present level of health requires a commitment to a high-fiber diet.
4. Plant-based foods
Arthritis symptoms may be alleviated by adopting a diet higher in plant-based foods. Soy milk, along with a wide variety of other foods, contains isaflavones, which serve as a plant estrogen in the body and help ease symptoms like hot flashes and other symptoms according to studies.