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July 22, 2019

Should I be eating differently during menopause?

Nutrition, Food

As your body is already going through countless changes, the fuel that you are putting into it becomes more important than ever! But with so much already going on, where do we even start? Don't panic! Today we are breaking down some simple, easy to follow things that you to begin using nutrition to your advantage during the menopause. We'll be looking at the the types of foods that you eat can really help relieve some of the symptoms and the importance of meal planning!

The most important thing when it comes to the menopause is keeping your hormones in balance. However this is now more difficult than ever as your body slows the production of certain hormones, making it difficult to get everything back in sync. Declining oestrogen levels for example can negatively impact your metabolism, which is why many women will find that they gain weight easier during the menopause.

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Healthy Fats

The first thing to look at during the menopause is to ask yourself if you are getting enough healthy fats into your diet. Fats are a CRUCIAL part of anyone’s diet and should be an absolute staple to include in every single meal you have. Things like avocado, nut butters, nuts, olives are all excellent examples of healthy fats.

The reason that fats are so beneficial during the menopause is because these fats all help in hormone production, meaning that your body essentially has more ‘fuel’ to create hormones and find the balance it needs. Fats have a pretty bad reputation in society and have been demonised as they are a calorie dense food group. Being calorie dense is definitely not a bad thing and so long as you watch your portion sizes (around one thumb sized portion per meal) the benefits of healthy fats on your energy levels can be incredible!

Go organic!

Especially when it comes to buying animal products, it is ESSENTIAL that you do all you can to make sure your meals are organic. It is a little known fact that many artificial foods actually contain added hormones. These hormones can then in turn raise your oestrogen levels and throw your own hormone balance completely out of sync, which can result in anything from hot flushes, nausea and heart palpitations.

Natural supplements are another great option for staying organic. Even if you are on Hormone replacement therapy (HRT) or not, one great supplement to introduce is magnesium. Magnesium is a great addition to everyone's lifestyle, however, it’s even more important during the menopause, because it is a stressful time!

During the menopause, your body depletes your magnesium levels, so you need to supplement with magnesium to basically top up your levels.  With low levels of magnesium you become more insulin resistant which means you're more prone to storing unwanted belly fat.

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Overall, there is not a great deal that you need to adapt when it comes to your diet during the menopause. Just make sure that at least half of your plate consists of a variety of vegetables, you are getting plenty of organic protein and a selection of healthy fats and you should be able to help ease some of the symptoms of the menopause.  If you are also struggling with hot flushes during the menopause, this article will help you! 

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