Menopause

Menopause occurs between the age of 45 and 54

During menopause, the ovaries stop producing eggs, the production of estrogen and progesterone declines. After menopause is complete, a woman can no longer get pregnant. The whole process may take one to three years. I will limit the discussion here to health and diet during this period.

Diet

Hormone Replacement: Soy products

Vaginal Infection: Dahi Yogurt with live culture

Urinary Tract Infection: Cranberries

Bone Loss

Need to intake 1,200 mg of Calcium per day.

Calcium Food Sources

Dietary Calcium Guidelines for Vegetarians, Daily Requirements

Choosing Calcium supplement

In addition, South Asians must also watch the Vitamin D intake, a necessity in synthesizing Calcium.

We should intake plenty of Dairy products specially that are fortified with Vitamin D. In addition, salmon, sardines with bones, dark green leafy vegetables (Kale, Collards, Mustard, Spinach), and Broccoli.

Cholesterol and Heart Disease: Antioxidant foods and Omega3

Do not smoke, it may cause early Menopause

Exercise

Do weight bearing exercises such as walking and jogging.