Try Tofu for Menopause
When I turned fifty years young, on my way to agelessness, I had a well-woman check-up for menopause with my physician.
I asked her, what are realistic goals and expectations at this time of my life? She recommended either the South Beach Diet, or the Mediterranean Diet.
I ended up with the South Beach Diet plan, based on low glycemic index foods.
In contrast with high glycemic index foods that tell your body to store fat.
These plans also emphasize plain foods, lessening anything processed, such as pastas and breads.
The Zone was one of the first ones, introduced in the 90's.
I still follow these guidelines, especially for menopause, incorporating organic foods when it makes sense.
I have found that organic produce and dairy products, eggs and meat, are of better quality, and are easier to digest, especially organic apples.
When I eat out, I'm apt to go for Thai food, which is primarily meat and vegetables.
I always choose tofu with my soups and curry.
Tofu is great for menopause! Tofu is a soybean product.
It is found commercially as soymilk, soybean snacks, tofu flavored and unflavored snacks, and is found in spreads for crackers, cheeses, ice cream, to name but a few.
Soybeans are a source of plant based estrogens.
Soybean products have been shown to be clinically significant for menopause when added to your diet.
I can find no clinical significance in soy supplements for menopause.
It is best to add tofu to your diet a couple times a week, or as a snack, or use soymilk in your Starbucks coffee drinks! The Japanese, as a population, have no word in their vocabulary for hot flashes for menopause! This is very telling, considering the amount of soy products in their diet! They incorporate a healthy lifestyle of moderate walking, bicycling, and diet.
They use rice as more of a condiment than a side dish.
Especially important because rice is a high glycemic food! When in doubt for menopause, consider the Japanese life style as an example!
I asked her, what are realistic goals and expectations at this time of my life? She recommended either the South Beach Diet, or the Mediterranean Diet.
I ended up with the South Beach Diet plan, based on low glycemic index foods.
In contrast with high glycemic index foods that tell your body to store fat.
These plans also emphasize plain foods, lessening anything processed, such as pastas and breads.
The Zone was one of the first ones, introduced in the 90's.
I still follow these guidelines, especially for menopause, incorporating organic foods when it makes sense.
I have found that organic produce and dairy products, eggs and meat, are of better quality, and are easier to digest, especially organic apples.
When I eat out, I'm apt to go for Thai food, which is primarily meat and vegetables.
I always choose tofu with my soups and curry.
Tofu is great for menopause! Tofu is a soybean product.
It is found commercially as soymilk, soybean snacks, tofu flavored and unflavored snacks, and is found in spreads for crackers, cheeses, ice cream, to name but a few.
Soybeans are a source of plant based estrogens.
Soybean products have been shown to be clinically significant for menopause when added to your diet.
I can find no clinical significance in soy supplements for menopause.
It is best to add tofu to your diet a couple times a week, or as a snack, or use soymilk in your Starbucks coffee drinks! The Japanese, as a population, have no word in their vocabulary for hot flashes for menopause! This is very telling, considering the amount of soy products in their diet! They incorporate a healthy lifestyle of moderate walking, bicycling, and diet.
They use rice as more of a condiment than a side dish.
Especially important because rice is a high glycemic food! When in doubt for menopause, consider the Japanese life style as an example!
