Menopause: which diet to follow in order not to gain weight and to increase the immune system?

I might have some advice on nutrition and which foods to avoid and which ones to favor during this period. My problem is increased water retention , nagging hunger and frequent infections of the skin of the face and mucous membranes of the mouth and nose. In addition to the so -called St. Anthony’s fire which, although cured, drags on and reappears at intervals since last September. Thank you.

Health Answers

Dearest, menopause is a complex and delicate moment for a woman’s life, both emotionally and physically. The hormonal disruption involves numerous changes, which are not always easy to understand, accept and “resolve”. Having said that and specified that the information you provide is rather superficial, I can limit myself to giving you some general suggestions. Therefore, first of all it is important to carry out a good and correct physical activity constantly and regularly, favoring the activities that produce “heat” and make you sweat. As for nutrition, I would opt for a drastic reduction in dairy products and derivatives. Carbohydrates must be taken by 15.00 in the afternoon. In limited quantities and choosing primary cereals such as buckwheat and rice, better integral. At dinner we favor proteins, better blue fish (salmon, mackerel, etc.), alternating with vegetable proteins such as soy, beans, cec, lentils, etc.,. Abundant quantities of raw vegetables should not be missing at every meal. Fruit cooked, dried or “in shell” as a snack or after dinner if you still have appetite or to unblock the intestine. Help with magnesium or spirulina to acquire a good source of substances that can also support it on an emotional level and to contain hunger. Doing so will deflate and will not need anything else. The skin should also benefit from it, and the immune system, which seems a little weakened to me, will be able to strengthen itself by filling up on raw fruit and vegetables. I repeat, these are general advice. If you need it, I am available to answer you in private salusnova. natura@libero.it. Kind regards and let me know