A Healthy Diet for Perimenopause – Dos and Donts
You’ll find thousands of internet paraphernalia saying that you should go organic when it comes to your diet. There is a reason why there are a lot of them out there – mainly because many have experienced first-hand benefits of eating organic food.
The perimenopausal woman should actually be on this list. Your diet will be able to help you in these uncomfortable times. If you are into “eating rich” – high carb, high protein, etc. – then you may want to rethink your diet for perimenopause if you are experiencing most of the symptoms we have discussed on this site.
Consider the following foods for your diet:
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Fish. (Also rich in iodine, which will be good for your thyroid too. But this should be eaten in moderation – 6 ounces a day will be just fine.)
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Olive oil or corn oil.
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Fiber – whole grain breads, muesli, oatmeal, rice, wheat bran, etc. (This will also help clean your digestive tract by eliminating toxins from your system.)
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Vegetables – lettuce, peas, cucumber and asparagus. (Great sources of vitamin E and other nutrients.)
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Fruits – especially antioxidants like apples, grapes, prunes, raisins, peaches and pears.
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Steam, broil, microwave, boil, poach, bake or grill meat. (This must be done to eliminate fat-oil content.)
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Garlic. (This should be taken in moderation as too much of it can cause dragon breath that can last for days. As of the moment, no toothpaste or mouthwash has found the secret to eliminating garlic odor.)
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Soy products – tofu, soy beans, soy milk, soy flour, tempeh and miso. (This is to stimulate estrogen production.)
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Flax seed and/or flax seed oil. (Also stimulates estrogen production.)
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Honey.
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Lamb. (This is a good source of vitamin E.)
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Liver. (Also rich in vitamin E.)
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Complex carbohydrates – whole wheat, rye, etc.
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Chicken – without the skin. (Yeah, I know. Sheer torture for us fat-lovers.)
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Nuts.
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Low-fat dairy products – yogurt, cheese, skimmed milk, etc.
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Water. (6 to 8 glasses of water a day are highly recommended for better digestion and detoxification.)
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Salt. (This can be added to cooked food. Not too much though, as this can cause water retention.)
Too much of something can be bad for one’s health. Avoid the following so as not to destroy your body’s balance.
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An all-meat diet.
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Too much beef.
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Avoid frying (to eliminate fat absorption into the meat) or baking with cream-based sauces.
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Caffeine products – coffee, candies, etc. (People suffering from high blood pressure are strongly advised to avoid this. Also, too much caffeine can lead to calcium deficiency and may make you a likely candidate for osteoporosis.)
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Too much sugar. (Too much obstructs your body’s absorption of nutrients, specifically B complex vitamins – which a lack of can make you feel anxious or nervous for no apparent reason.)
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Too much dairy.
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Too much salt. (Aside from bloating, salt also boosts your blood pressure – not abruptly, but slowly, until you’re caught off guard.)
Once you’ve mastered the art of eating healthy, give yourself a pat on the back. But eating wisely is not the only thing needed for a lifestyle change. Food and exercise go hand-in-hand to achieving a healthier, perimenopausal-symptom-free you.
Next Article: Physical Exercise for Perimenopause
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