MENOPAUSE AND DIET

It may increase fertility

Diet has a great impact on fertility among women, including ones in peri/pre-menopausal stages. Foods like whole grains, healthy fats, and fresh leafy veggies have shown to promote fertility in both males and females. But foods like sweets, alcohol, saturated fats, and caffeine give the exact opposite. I always remind my clients to maintain a healthy diet if they want to try conception.

It can help relieve menopausal symptoms

Menopausal symptoms include mood swings, joint pain, and hot flushes. But consistently eating healthy can help alleviate these symptoms just like physical activity does. These symptoms mainly originate from changes in sex hormones, which possibly hinder the body from attaining its nutritional requirements. Eating healthily can cope with the shifting needs, helping preserve your health during these stages. I encourage my clients to load their diets with B vitamins for counter mood swings, calcium for reducing bone loss and factures. Proteins helps build muscle mass and greens increase iron levels, among other benefits.

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