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The Menopause Diet Plan: A Natural Guide to Managing Hormones, Health, and Happiness
There is no reason for women to deprive themselves of delicious, nourishing foods as they navigate the years before, during and after menopause. Our approach is that no food is off-limits and that you don’t have to worry about having dinner and drinks with friends, going on vacation, or having to follow an unrealistically restrictive plan for the rest of your life in the name of weight control and good health.”
Liz Ward and Hillary Wright have teamed up to author the new book, The Menopause Diet Plan. According to them, “Menopause takes many women by surprise. They go 12 months without a period and they are technically in menopause, but perimenopause happens for up to 10 years before that point, and during that time a woman’s body is gradually changing.” They suggest that women start taking the transition to menopause seriously in their mid-40s or even earlier. And, if you’re past menopause, to eat in a way that keeps your brain, heart, bones, and the rest of your body in good shape.
Ward and Wright emphasize that while it’s true that you need to be aware of your calorie “budget” during midlife, calories are not the whole story. The composition of your eating plan and when you eat matters, too.
The elements of the Menopause Diet Plan are:
Eat according to your body’s clock.
Focus on a plant-based diet.
Curb carbohydrates and boost protein.
Get regular physical activity.
Tune in to this episode to learn about:
why the Menopause Diet Plan is not really a “diet”
the three different “paths” of the MDP
the menopause diet “plate”
diet vs. non-diet approaches
the role of circadian rhythms
the importance of building or maintaining muscle mass
mindful eating, feelings of hunger and fullness
inflammation, brain fog, stress, anxiety and depression
the connection to heart health, brain health, bone health, cancer and diabetes risk
how aging changes vitamin and mineral needs
About the Book
The Menopause Diet Plan takes a unique approach to eating before, during, and after menopause. Registered dietitians Hillary Wright and Elizabeth Ward provide a customizable, plant-based eating plan that is rich in protein, fiber, and other beneficial nutrients, moderate in carbohydrates, and low in saturated fat, sodium, and added sugars. Balancing evidence-based advice with real-life circumstances and personal experience, it combines the best of the world’s healthiest diets with the latest nutrition research for women in the menopause transition. Recipes such as Peanut Butter Smoothie, Chicken Italiano, and Chocolate Oatmeal Energy Balls make it easier to eat delicious, satisfying foods that nourish your body.
With a comprehensive approach to better health, The Menopause Diet Plan helps women take charge of their well-being and live life to the fullest.
Elizabeth Ward & Hillary Wright
Elizabeth Ward, MS, RDN
Elizabeth Ward is an award winning nutrition communicator. She is the author of Expect the Best, Your Guide to Healthy Eating Before, During, and After Pregnancy, and is a recipe developer and food photographer.
Hillary Wright, M.Ed, RDN
Hillary Wright is a nutrition educator and consultant, and the Director of Nutrition for the Domar Center for Mind Body Health at Boston IVF. She also works part time at the Dana Farber Cancer Institute in Boston, MA, and is an advisor and founding member of the nutrition technology company, Good Measures, LLC.
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