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Eat this for fewer hot flashes. Up to 80 percent of women suffer from hot flashes during menopause.
If you're one of them, here are three ways to help you cool down. First, eat fewer calories.
When you have less body fat, you have less heat-producing insulation. In fact, losing
just 10 pounds has been linked to fewer hot flashes. One strategy that has been proven
to help keep calories in check, is following a meal plan. Another is recording your food
intake. Second, eat less fat. Women who limited their fat intake to 25 percent of their calories
while on a fruit-, vegetable- and whole-grain-rich diet had 14 percent fewer hot flashes than
women who simply tried to eat healthy. To cut back on fat, measure the oils you cook
with, and choose reduced-fat or fat-free dairy products instead of full-fat. Finally, try
the Mediterranean diet, which includes fruits, vegetables, whole grains, olive oil and even
a daily glass of red wine. Researchers found that menopausal women eating Mediterranean
are less likely to experience hot flashes and night sweats. The diet helps keep blood
sugar stable and is also high in fiber, both of which may relieve menopause-related discomfort.
An overall healthy diet and weight management can be very helpful in dialing down hot flashes.