10 dietary changes to ease the transition into menopause

Menopause is a natural process that marks the end of the menstrual cycle, as there is a dip in the reproductive hormones, estrogen, and progesterone in women. Menopause usually happens when women are in their late 40s and early 50s.
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Menopause is likely to be accompanied symptoms including hot flashes, night sweat, and vaginal dryness, to mention a few. Although symptoms can’t be fully prevented, dietary and lifestyle changes can go a long way to ease them.

“Menopause comes with many symptoms which can be controlled dietary and lifestyle changes,” wrote dietitian Manpreet in her Instagram post. She suggested some dietary and lifestyle changes to make the transition smooth. Here’s the lowdown:

 
*Start your day with soaked figs and walnutsHealthy fats and fiber prevent flatulence, cravings, and hot flashes
*Have 1 rajigira ladoo for mid mealHelps maintain bone density and prevents osteoporosis
*Have sprouted lentils or dals for breakfastIt improves gut health and hormonal balance
*Have fermented ragi dosa for lunchIt is rich in calcium and healthy fiber improves energy levels and gut health
*Have red clover tea post-lunchThis will improve the hormonal imbalance caused menopause
*Have a mango cinnamon smoothie for the evening mealIt prevents sugar cravings as it is loaded with antioxidants.
*Have broccoli mushroom soup for evening hungerBroccoli is high in vitamin K which helps to reduce bone mineralization

*Have licorice tea post-dinnerIt improves stress and prevents symptoms of menopause
*Sprinkle pumpkin and sunflower seeds in your saladsIt improves stress and symptoms of menopause
*Have a piece of dark chocolate (cocoa>75%) or cacao in your smoothieIt helps relieve stress and improve vaginal dryness caused during menopause
The expert also shared two healthy recipes for fermented ragi dosa recipe and mango cinnamon smoothie; read on.
Fermented Ragi Dosa
Ingredients*2 Tablespoon Ragi*1 Tablespoon urad dal (soaked for 2 hours atleast)*Chopped onion, ginger, capsicum, coriander leaves and green chilies*Salt as per taste

Preparation*Grind the urad dal and add a little water*Add Ragi flour to this batter. Add water to set the consency*Let the water ferment for at least 7-8 hours (overnight)*In the morning add salt to the batter*Heat the tawa and roll the batter onto it*Put chopped vegetables and cook from both sides*Serve with green chutney (coriander and mint)
Mango Cinnamon Smoothie
Ingredients*1 Mango*2 raw almonds (soaked overnight)*Oats: 2 Tablespoons*Oats Bran: 1 Tablespoon*Almond milk/ Oats Milk / Organic Cow Milk*: 150 ml*Chia seeds: – 1 teaspoon*A pinch of cinnamon*A pinch of turmeric*A pinch of nutmeg
Preparation*Blend all the ingredients.*Enjoy the drink
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