Menopause Diet - Foods to
Avoid
Foods to Avoid/Reduce in
order to Alleviate Menopause Symptoms
Higher Sodium Foods
Sodium (salt) and all foods high in sodium (salty foods), like processed
frozen entrees and processed cold cuts, foods canned in salted water,
salted nuts, ketchups, package sauce mixes, processed cheese, margarine,
butter and salted nuts. Use a range of fresh herbs for flavor in place
of sodium.
Alcohol
Except for 4-5 glasses of wine over a week. Instead, drink lots of water,
diluted fruit juice including calcium-fortified juice, vegetable juice,
fat-free milk, calcium-fortified soy milk, herbal teas like fennel and
green tea.
Highly Spiced Foods
Like curry, chili as they can make hot flashes worse.
Caffeine
Drink only small amounts of decaffinated tea and coffee. Better is water,
freshly squeezed fruit and vegetable juice, and herbal teas like fennel
and green tea.
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