Want to feel more alive and radiant than you did in your 20s and 30s? I am a registered health & nutrition counsellor using stress reduction, mindset, and vegan nutrition to help women have the best possible experience with menopause. I'm also the host of the Vegan Menopause Podcast. Join me for nutrition and lifestyle tips, as well as interviews with special guests.
Is a vegan diet good for menopause?
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Hi Reader, Lately there are a lot of popular books, podcasts, and social media posts claiming women must eat animal protein to feel strong and healthy in midlife. This might have you questioning whether veganism is the right thing for you at this stage of life. Actually, there’s research showing that a well-planned, whole-foods vegan diet can actually improve menopause symptoms, support weight loss, and protect your long-term health. In one clinical trial, postmenopausal women who followed a low-fat vegan diet rich in soy saw dramatic reductions in hot flashes (some by as much as 88%) without changing their exercise routine or counting calories. They also experienced weight loss and reported feeling more in control of their bodies again. Not only that, but plant-based diets are anti-inflammatory, support heart and brain health, and can reduce the risk of chronic diseases that often become a concern after menopause, like heart disease, breast cancer, and cognitive decline. Of course, being vegan in menopause does require some intention and planning. You do need to make sure you’re eating balanced meals and getting nutrients like B12, vitamin D, calcium, and omega-3s. But you can absolutely feel energized and strong, and thrive through menopause and beyond, without giving up your vegan values. In my most recent blog post, Is a vegan diet good for menopause, I go through the main criticisms of a vegan diet, as well as how supportive it is for menopause. Check it out here and let me know what you think! Take care, Anna |
Anna Pelzer
Want to feel more alive and radiant than you did in your 20s and 30s? I am a registered health & nutrition counsellor using stress reduction, mindset, and vegan nutrition to help women have the best possible experience with menopause. I'm also the host of the Vegan Menopause Podcast. Join me for nutrition and lifestyle tips, as well as interviews with special guests.
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