Diet for women over 50

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Women over 50 suffering from menopause symptoms and need a healthy diet. They need plenty of healthy foods, protein, water and micronutrients. Due to decreased mobility and mineral loss major risk factor for heart and bone disease increases after the onset of menopause and alteration in bowel movements is seen frequently.


          Regulate portion sizes and meal timing.Give special attention to intake of calcium, vitamin d and b vitamin include mainly anti-aging foods like lemon juice, sweet potato and avocado. Increase intake of collagen boosting foods like spinach, garlic 🧄, onion 🧅 and Banana 🍌.

         A sodium restricted diet helps to         reduce blood pressure and it vary depending on one's personal include physical activity and exercise in daily routine. One in five women over 50 is at risk of osteoporosis. Minimum 1200mg of calcium is required for women. Drink plenty of water and fibre is also important for diagetion and helps for lowering cholesterol and maintain a healthy weight and also promote regular bowel movements.

         A probiotic supplement help to maintain healthy gut flora,so include probiotic foods like yogurt and sauerkraut in diet. Olive oil help to reduce bad cholesterol and might lower risk of heart diseases and stroke. As women over 50 need 30 gm of  dietary fibre a day, fruits and vegetables, oatmeal are good source of fiber.

      


ter 50 the metabolism slowdown so eating right food on right time is important. exercising regularly and routine screening keep women strong and active. Aerobic exercise, walking helps to reduce the risk of developing diseases and dementia. Eating a variety of whole foods is the key to a healthy diet and specially low-fat vegetarian diet is better.

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