Can diet influence menopause?
Yes, dietary factors may play a role in estrogen production and metabolism and in symptom occurrence. Asian women, who consume less fat with more soya and beans, report less vasomotor symptoms, as compared to Caucasian women whose diet is different. What are some basic dietary guidelines? Eat a variety of foods to get all the nutrients you need. Since women’s diets are often low in iron and calcium, follow these simple guidelines: • Get enough calcium. Eat and drink 2 to 4 servings of dairy products and calcium-rich foods a day to ensure that you are getting enough calcium in your daily diet. Calcium is found in dairy products, curds, pander, broccoli and legumes. You need to have calcium 1500 mg/day if you are not using any medication to increase your BMD but if you are then you need just 1000mg/day • Increase your iron intake. Eat at least 3 servings of iron-rich foods a day to ensure that you are getting enough iron in your daily diet. Iron is found in lean red meat, poultry, fish,
