Eating Your Way Through Menopause

This stage in life can be sticky. Your body is going through major changes. Think about teenagers and puberty. Yeah, you get it.

It’s chaos in your brain and body.

While there are many changes that are out of your control, what you choose to put in your body is not one of them.

With the decline in estrogen, we experience a rise in inflammation. One of the ways we can combat this is through our diet.

I love an anti-inflammatory diet because it can help reduce menopause symptoms like weight gain, brain fog, bone loss and also reduce your risk for heart disease and other chronic diseases.

This is the time in our life to start being mindful about what we eat and how we snack.

Try adding some of these foods into your diet:

• Lean protein: chicken, turkey, legumes, fish

• Fatty fish: salmon, sardines, mackerel

• Berries: raspberries, blueberries, strawberries and blackberries

• Citrus fruits: oranges and grapefruits

• Leafy greens: spinach, kale, arugula and swiss chard

• Healthy fats: avocados, olive oil, nuts, olives

• Turmeric, ginger and garlic

• Beans and legumes: lentils, chickpeas, black beans

• Dark chocolate

The goal is to incorporate these foods a much as possible for the maximum benefits. Also think about limiting alcohol, avoid processed foods and meats and foods high in sugar.

If we are lucky enough to age, let’s age well by taking care of our bodies. Choosing nutrient dense foods is a wonderful place to start.

Now go and grab a handful of berries. Your menopausal body will thank you!