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Losing weight during menopause can be challenging, but two dietitians have shared a detailed plan to help women drop a couple of pounds.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Elizabeth Ward and Hillary Wright have shared their knowledge in a book called The Menopause Diet Plan: A Natural Guide to Managing Hormones, Health, and Happiness.\u00a0<\/p>\n
They recommend a mix of both the Mediterranean diet and DASH diet.\u00a0<\/p>\n
In a previous interview with TODAY, Elizabeth explained how the plan promotes a diet rich in fruits and vegetables, nuts, seeds and whole grains.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Eating these foods is \u201ckey so women don\u2019t reach for that extra serving or two of snack chips, candy and cookies\u201d.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cA Mediterranean-style eating pattern reduces the chances of being overweight, and women may experience fewer symptoms associated with menopause, so their quality of life may improve,\u201d she added.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cIt’s good for your gut, lowers the risk of heart disease, diabetes and cancer and may help improve mood in menopausal women.”<\/p>\n
Elizabeth also suggested following a low-carb, high-protein plan to reduce the chance of putting on weight post-menopause.\u00a0<\/p>\n
The book also suggests eating more plant-based meals, controlling calories, exercising regularly and choosing meal times wisely.\u00a0<\/p>\n
The expert explained: \u201cRegular exercise maintains muscle and bone health, reduces the likelihood of heart disease, lowers type 2 diabetes and cancer risk, reduces stress and more.”<\/p>\n
Don’t miss… <\/strong> Nothing is off-limits for food lovers either and this means \u201cit\u2019s a satisfying and enjoyable way to eat\u201d.<\/p>\n \u201cYou don\u2019t have to worry about having dinner and drinks with friends, going on vacation or having to follow an unrealistically restrictive plan for the rest of your life,\u201d Elizabeth added.\u00a0<\/p>\n Anyone looking to lose weight quickly should consider \u201ccutting down on the amount of added sugars, highly refined grains and alcohol\u201d.\u00a0<\/p>\n Foods that are encouraged include seafood, poultry, eggs, dairy, fruits, vegetables, nuts and nut butters, seeds, legumes, and wholegrains.\u00a0<\/p>\n We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you’ve consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info<\/p>\n
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