Top 7 Menopause Weight Loss Foods

Eat Your Way To Feeling Better! 

Hello Golden Divas! 

The other day I read this excellent article that I would like to share with you if you’re interested in alleviating menopause symptoms and losing weight age 50+ there are seven foods that you can eat daily to do just that!

Now, divas, we all know menopause is full of uncomfortable symptoms. Those dreaded hot flashes, mood swings, night sweats, sleep problems such as insomnia thinning hair, dry skin, and yes the battle of the stubborn belly fat that can wreak habit on any diva. 

Along with those unwanted pounds that won’t budge and yes the list can go on and on with the side effects me, you, or someone maybe you know is suffering from.  

Menopause is a pain, literally, but ladies it doesn’t have to be because there are some great tips to help you get through it.

Ladies, what if you learned that you could add a few simple things to your diet and daily routine to help combat your menopausal symptoms? I know I need to learn all I can cause menopause is kicking my butt.

In this post, I will like to share my findings of the top 7 foods to eat during and after menopause to help alleviate the uncomfortable symptoms that menopause brings.

I also will like to share with you how each day you can make headway in your diet on combatting menopausal symptoms on the other side of 50 so that we can start experiencing our fabulous golden years during and after the so-called change of life.

First, let’s address the main culprit of these symptoms. Many menopausal symptoms are the result of what’s referred to as estrogen dominance. Estrogen dominance is a term that describes a condition where a woman can have deficient, normal, or excessive estrogen, but has little or no progesterone to balance its effects in the body. Even a woman with low estrogen levels can have estrogen dominance symptoms if she doesn’t have enough progesterone. 

Okay, you’re probably wondering, what can you do about hormone levels and what can you do about something that you don’t have any control over?

Well, your girl has some good news for you Golden Divas. Now let’s be clear we can’t control our hormones per se by flipping a switch; however, we do have control over…

What We Eat and Drink! 

Let’s now talk about the top 7 foods to eating during and after menopause to keep your body in balance. 

Food #1: Flaxseed 

What makes it so helpful? 

Rich in plant-based omega-3 fatty acids, flaxseeds are also high in fiber, low in carbs and gluten-free. Flaxseeds also aid in improving digestive health with their high magnesium content. This superfood is high in antioxidants, specifically lignans, which are shown to alleviate menopausal symptoms and this is why they make our list of the top 7 foods for during and after menopause. 

Which menopausal symptoms does it help the most? 

Hot flashes Stubborn belly fat/ weight gain 

An idea for daily integration:

Top yogurt or salads with 1-2 tablespoons flaxseeds. Grind your flax seeds or buy them in a powdered form for a natural addition to a smoothie or in the soup.

Food #2: Evening primrose oil 

What makes it so helpful? 

Evening primrose oil contains fatty acids. Specifically, evening primrose oil contains the omega-6 fatty acid gamma-linolenic acid (GLA), and vitamin E, which may help protect cells from oxidative stress. Some women with breast pain and hot flashes might not have high enough levels of these fatty acids and thus adding evening primrose oil can be helpful for this menopausal symptom. Fatty acids also seem to help decrease inflammation, which is excellent for reducing the effects of menopause.

Which menopausal symptoms does it help the most? 

Breast pain/ tenderness Hot flashes Dry skin 

An idea for daily integration:

Try 3-4 mg daily taken by mouth to see results. 

Food #3: Pumpkin Seeds

What makes it so helpful? 

Too much copper and not enough zinc in your diet is a contributor to menopausal symptoms and general overall women’s health issues. Copper dominance is an increasingly common condition from the extensive amount of copper in our food and water pipes, as well as many women,  tend to be deficient in zinc, which is a mineral that keeps copper in balance. Pumpkin seeds make our list of the top 7 during and after menopause foods because they are high in zinc and can help alleviate some of the uncomfortable symptoms of both menopause and copper dominance.

Which menopausal symptoms does it help the most? 

Dry skin Mood swings Insomnia/ Sleep problems.

Ideas for daily integration: 

Try pumpkin seeds atop salads or throw them into salsa. Roast pumpkin seeds in the oven with some coconut oil, sea salt, and spices for a portable, savory snack.

Food #4: Turkey 

What makes it so helpful? 

We all know turkey from the Thanksgiving dinner table, but we don’t seem to cook it many other times of the year despite it being a nutritional powerhouse. Did you know that turkey is an excellent source of B Vitamins, especially B6 and B12? B vitamins in turkey include niacin as well, which helps to regulate digestion and improve energy. Turkey also contains about half your daily requirement of selenium; selenium helps to regulate your thyroid and acts as an antioxidant.

Which menopausal symptoms does it help the most? 

Weight gain/ sluggish metabolism Thinning Dry hair skin.

Ideas for daily integration: 

Turkey is natural make-ahead meat where you can roast a turkey breast or turkey legs on your Sunday to then have easy access to turkey meat all week. Using nitrate-free, organic deli turkey can be helpful for a snack; make a turkey roll-up with a few pieces of sliced turkey around a spread of hummus and some pumpkin seeds.

Food #5: Figs 

What makes it so helpful? 

Figs contain calcium, iron, and are an excellent source of magnesium, which is why it makes our list of top foods to eat during and after menopause. Magnesium especially has an ability to keep one calm; the calming benefits of magnesium can then be felt in various forms of menopausal symptoms. Other benefits of figs are that they are high in fiber, helping you to feel full longer, and they are also full of potassium, which helps to regulate blood pressure. 

Which menopausal symptoms does it help the most? 

Mood swings Insomnia/ sleep issues Hot flashes

Ideas for daily integration: 

Figs are delicious grilled or reduced with vinegar as a glaze on meats. Of course, you can also try them in their traditional way on salads or as a snack! 

Food #6: Eggs 

What makes it so helpful? 

Eggs are a well-known superfood that has come a long way since the poached eggs you had at your mother’s house. Eggs are full of protein, B vitamins, and selenium, all great features we spoke about with turkey as well. Next, eggs are plentiful in biotin, which is another B vitamin. Biotin has benefits including reducing hair loss, regulating blood sugar, aiding in the health of your skin, lowering cholesterol, and promoting weight loss.

Weight gain/ sluggish metabolism Thinning hair Dry skin 

Ideas for daily integration: 

Think outside of scrambled or sunny side up and try a frittata; a frittata is a crustless version of quiche and an excellent vehicle for eggs with fresh vegetables and protein. Try baking egg cups at the beginning of each week. Mostly, using a cupcake or muffin pan, you can make breakfast cups for on the go out of eggs, veggies, and a protein like black beans or chicken sausage. It makes eating a healthy breakfast easy, portable, and you can cook once for a whole week’s worth! They are also freezable.

Food #7: Cloves 

What makes it so helpful? 

Cloves have many benefits to being a part of your diet, and they are the ultimate food to round out our list of the top seven foods for consumption during and after menopause. Cloves are high in fiber and are full of a chemical called Eugenol which helps to reduce inflammation throughout the body. Cloves are also full of manganese, which acts as a co-enzyme to assist metabolic activity in the body. Apart from these, there are other health benefits of manganese including the formation of connective tissues, absorption of calcium, proper functioning of the thyroid gland and sex hormones, regulation of blood sugar level, and metabolism of fats and carbohydrates. Manganese is an excellent tool in the battle against menopausal symptoms!

Which menopausal symptoms does it help the most? 

Sluggish metabolism/ stubborn weight Dry skin Thinning hair 

Ideas for daily integration: 

Cloves make an excellent asset to traditionally spicy foods or foods that work well with a little spice, such as soups, stews, or curry. It is also excellent in sauces for roasted or grilled meat such as chicken or pork; clove pairs well with an apple as a vehicle for these meats. Cloves have a warmth to them, making them an excellent asset to sweet concoctions as well such as iced teas, coconut milk-based sweets, or coconut milk-based parfaits. 

To recap, our top 7 foods for fighting menopausal symptoms are, in no particular order: 

1. Flaxseeds, which are especially useful for hot flashes and stubborn belly fat/ weight gain, and are easy to incorporate in smoothies and atop salads.

2. Evening primrose oil, which is especially suitable for breast pain/ tenderness, hot flashes, and dry skin, and is easy to incorporate more in a supplemental form. Look into all-natural, organic gel capsules.

3. Pumpkin seeds, which are excellent for dry skin, mood swings, and insomnia/ sleep problems, and are great for great thrown into any place nuts might go such as a snack pack. 

4. Turkey, which is helping you to fight weight gain/ sluggish metabolism, thinning hair, and dry skin, and is a great bake, roast, or grill-ahead protein to fuel your week. 

5. Figs, which are useful for battling mood swings, insomnia/ sleep issues, and hot flashes, and are also excellent in a salad, as a snack, or roasted or grilled with complimentary meats like chicken and pork.

6. Eggs, which are helpful in your plight against weight gain/ sluggish metabolism, thinning hair, and dry skin, are also excellent when paired with protein and vegetables, whether in a frittata or a baked breakfast cup.

7. Cloves, which are handy to help with your slow metabolism/ stubborn weight, dry skin, and thinning hair, and can be used in savor or sweet dishes such as stews, soups, or teas.

Golden Divas now you’ve read this article. 

You’ve learned the top 7 menopause weight loss foods so let’s do these ladies. 

Source: 

Susan <susan@healthqueens.com>