What to avoid during the menopause
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You've seen the food you should be eating during the menopause - now make a note of what you should cut out of your diet to make your menopause symptoms a little easier.
- Alcohol: Hinders absorption of calcium and other minerals, and depletes the body's B-group and C vitamins. High alcohol intake is also strongly linked with an increase in hot flushes.
- Caffeine-rich foods and drinks, such as strong coffee and tea, Red Bull, cola and dark chocolate hinder mineral absorption, and can make insomnia and anxiety worse.
- Foods high in saturated and trans fats: Pastries, biscuits, fatty meats and other high-fat foods can reduce absorption of the essential omega-3 and 6 fats and may also hinder calcium absorption.
- Salt: Can add to fluid retention and may exacerbate high blood pressure and heart disease.
Where next?
- Get all the facts about menopause
- Try our menopause diet
- 'Herbs cured my menopause problems' - one woman's story
- Alternatives to HRT in the menopause
- Your experiences of the menopause
- Quiz: How much do you know about the menopause?
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By Judith Wills
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