You heard about menopause here in Singapore thousands of times and you probably talked to a lot of women who endured it. Though some do not think highly of it, you have to understand that it is part of life. This means that you will experience it at some point in your life – probably when you reach between 49 to 52 years old.
Menopause is also called climacteric. It is the time when the menstrual period of women stops and that they can no longer bear kids. What are the signs? Doctors say that if you do not experience vaginal bleeding for over a year, you are probably in that stage. Other signs include hot flashes, mood swings, vaginal dryness and change in sleeping pattern.
Getting older is indeed a gruelling process however you have to be thankful for the gift of age and wisdom. You can give back by ensuring that you eat the right kind of foods. When you age, your ultimate goal should be health and wellness. You can begin by being aware of the foods to eat.
Here are the things that you should eat:
- Flaxseed: You haven’t thought about flaxseed all your life but it is time that you realize how it can help you. Flaxseeds are excellent source of estrogenic-like compounds. These compounds can help you with hormonal changes and as a result it can prevent constipation and even heart disease. Before actually eating it, you need to grind it first and store it in the fridge to keep them from turning harmful.
- Almonds: Hormonal changes are inevitable like plunging of oestrogen levels. The good news is that almonds can help you with improving your oestrogen levels. Almonds are safe to consume even if you eat it every day. Keep in mind that almonds produce healthy fats that can fight against effects of low oestrogen plus it is high in riboflavin, vitamin E complex and vitamin E complex for vascular integrity.
- Eggs: You need more vitamin D, B vitamins and iron which are all found in eggs. Actually, everything you need to be strong as well as lively is packaged in your eggs. It should be organic though so be watchful.
- Fruits: Fruits are your natural alternative if you are craving for something sweet. Fruits are good because it is packed with antioxidants, fiber and water that will fill your body. However, you should limit eating fruits to two servings per day to avoid accumulating too much sugar.
- Vegetables: Who would forget about vegetables? Vegetables are known for its low calorie content which can help you with decreasing the chances of gaining weight.
