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5 Top Foods to Deal With Menopause Symptoms

5 Top Foods to Deal With Menopause Symptoms

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Menopause, when estrogen levels drop and menstruation stops, can cause hot flashes, mood swings, and insomnia. 

Due to hormone changes, menopause symptoms may be uncomfortable or severe. For instance, as estrogen levels drop, body temperature and weight may rise. How do you maintain balance during menopause? 

Luckily, what you eat can make a difference. 

Certain foods can help with menopause symptoms. A balanced, nutrient-rich diet can stabilize hormone levels, support bone health, and improve overall well-being, alleviating many common symptoms. Certain foods contain nutrients and compounds that directly treat menopause symptoms.

We’ll talk about the top 5 menopause-fighting foods, how they can alleviate menopause symptoms and boost your energy.

1. Fish

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Omega-3 fatty acids, found in fish like salmon, mackerel, and sardines, are beneficial for menopausal women. These essential fats boost serotonin, the “feel-good” hormone, and reduce inflammation and heart health.

Estrogen levels drop during menopause, increasing heart disease and other health risks. Omega-3s lower triglycerides, blood pressure, and inflammation, reducing this risk.

Fish is a good source of protein, vitamin D, selenium, and iodine, as well as omega-3s. At least twice a week, eating fish can reduce menopause symptoms and improve health.

Choose fish carefully. Wild salmon, sardines, trout, and herring are good choices.

Fish isn’t the only food with these benefits. Other omega-3 sources include flaxseed, chia seeds, and walnuts, as well as vegetables, fruits, whole grains, and lean proteins.

READ ALSO: 20 Foods to Eat (or Avoid) During Menopause

2. Flaxseeds

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Flaxseeds are packed with omega-3 fatty acids, lignans, and fiber. Lignans balance hormones during menopause, while omega-3 fatty acids protect the heart.

Due to their high fiber content, ground flaxseeds can also help you lose weight and have regular bowel movements. For a nutritional boost, sprinkle them on yogurt, oatmeal, or smoothies.

Flaxseeds are better absorbed when ground rather than whole. Fiber can cause digestive discomfort, so start with a small amount and gradually increase intake.

It is important to grind your flax seeds because if you eat them whole you won’t get the benefits.

3. Leafy Greens

Kale, spinach, and collard greens are high in calcium, magnesium, and vitamin K, which help maintain bone health during menopause. As estrogen levels drop, women’s bone loss and fractures increase. Leafy greens can prevent osteoporosis and strengthen bones.

These nutrient-dense vegetables also regulate mood swings and lower heart disease risk due to their vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants.

READ ALSO: 6 Ways Intuitive Eating Empowers Women During Menopause

4. Whole Grains

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A balanced diet includes whole grains like brown rice, quinoa, and whole wheat. They provide sustained energy and stabilize blood sugar, which can reduce menopause fatigue and irritability.

Whole grains also promote digestive health and weight management during menopause due to their high fiber content. For these benefits, choose whole-grain bread, pasta, and cereals.

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5. Chai Seeds

Chia seeds, known as nutritional powerhouses, can be especially helpful during menopause. These amazing seeds have many health benefits. 

Chia seeds provide omega-3 fatty acids, including ALA, from plants. These essential fatty acids promote brain health and reduce cardiovascular disease risk due to their anti-inflammatory properties.

These seeds promote digestive health with their high fiber content. They can help you manage your weight and enjoy menopause by supporting healthy digestion, bowel movements, and fullness.

Chia seeds are powerful bone-fortifiers. They are rich in calcium, phosphorus, and magnesium, help prevent osteoporosis during menopause.

With their unique ability to form a gel, chia seeds can help keep blood sugar levels at a healthy level. The gel-forming process controls glucose entry into the bloodstream by slowing carb digestion and absorption. Due to hormone changes, chia seeds help stabilize blood sugar during menopause.

Antioxidant-rich chia seeds contain phenolic compounds. Throughout menopause, these powerful antioxidants protect your cells from oxidative stress and inflammation, promoting overall health.

These amazing benefits can be enjoyed by adding chia seeds to your diet. Whether you add them to smoothies, yogurts, oatmeal, or delicious baked goods, chia seeds can help you thrive during menopause.

Consult a healthcare professional or registered dietitian for customized advice.

READ ALSO: Ways To Deal With Menopause Weight Gain

Closing Thoughts

Diet is important for managing menopause symptoms, but you should work with a doctor or dietitian to create a personalized plan. Menopause symptoms and dietary interventions can vary depending on age, medical history, and lifestyle. If needed, your doctor can recommend supplements or medications.

Menopause symptoms can be difficult to manage, but eating nutrient-dense foods like soy, flaxseeds, leafy greens, whole grains, and fish can help. 

You can navigate menopause and enjoy a healthier, more comfortable transition into the next stage of life by eating a balanced diet and consulting with healthcare professionals.

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Why this routine is truly life-changing
Morning mobility fights stiffness & boosts mood. Gentle motion first thing increases joint lubrication and reduces perceived pain in older adults 

Vision + vestibular drills steady balance. Eye-tracking exercises retrain the vestibulo-ocular reflex, which can weaken when middle-ear function changes during menopause 

Frozen-shoulder risk rises after 50. Regular scapular glides keep the shoulder capsule nourished, helping prevent adhesive capsulitis that’s linked to lower estrogen 

Thoracic mobility improves breath & posture. Corrective cat-cow and rib rotations reduce kyphosis and expand chest wall excursion, supporting deeper diaphragmatic breathing 

Slow diaphragmatic exhale calms the nervous system. Lengthened breathing stimulates the vagus nerve and can lower cortisol 

Hand-grip = brain health. Stronger grip is linked to better cognition and lower dementia risk 

Hip-to-toe drills refine balance. Intrinsic foot-muscle work and ankle proprioception training improve postural control and cut fall risk in adults 60 + 

Bouncing adds lymph flow & bone stimulus. Low-impact rebounding can aid lymphatic drainage and provide osteogenic loading for post-menopausal bone health 

A smile seals the deal. Pairing movement with positive emotion reinforces memory pathways and boosts adherence to healthy habits 

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Do the full flow most mornings or pick 3-5 moves when time is tight.

Move in pain-free ranges—smaller is fine, consistency wins.

Support balance with a wall or chair as needed.

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Finish with our Smile Tag—your brain loves a reward!

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15:13 - Ankle Circles for Balance & Fall Prevention
16:26 - Toe Stands & Heel Raises for Foot Strength & Balance
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Life Changing Morning exercises To Feel 10 Years Younger! Join me for Juicy Joints™—a life-changing head-to-toe morning routine flow created for perimenopause and menopausal women. We hydrate every joint to ease joint pain, sharpen balance and focus, calm stress, and finish with a smile that locks the habit into your brain’s reward circuits. 💜

Why this routine is truly life-changing
Morning mobility fights stiffness & boosts mood. Gentle motion first thing increases joint lubrication and reduces perceived pain in older adults

Vision + vestibular drills steady balance. Eye-tracking exercises retrain the vestibulo-ocular reflex, which can weaken when middle-ear function changes during menopause

Frozen-shoulder risk rises after 50. Regular scapular glides keep the shoulder capsule nourished, helping prevent adhesive capsulitis that’s linked to lower estrogen

Thoracic mobility improves breath & posture. Corrective cat-cow and rib rotations reduce kyphosis and expand chest wall excursion, supporting deeper diaphragmatic breathing

Slow diaphragmatic exhale calms the nervous system. Lengthened breathing stimulates the vagus nerve and can lower cortisol

Hand-grip = brain health. Stronger grip is linked to better cognition and lower dementia risk

Hip-to-toe drills refine balance. Intrinsic foot-muscle work and ankle proprioception training improve postural control and cut fall risk in adults 60 +

Bouncing adds lymph flow & bone stimulus. Low-impact rebounding can aid lymphatic drainage and provide osteogenic loading for post-menopausal bone health

A smile seals the deal. Pairing movement with positive emotion reinforces memory pathways and boosts adherence to healthy habits

✅ How to use it
Do the full flow most mornings or pick 3-5 moves when time is tight.

Move in pain-free ranges—smaller is fine, consistency wins.

Support balance with a wall or chair as needed.

Pause if dizzy, blink, restart slower.

Finish with our Smile Tag—your brain loves a reward!

💌 Share your win
Post a quick selfie or reel, tag #JuicyJointsChallenge and invite a friend to pull a VitaliT Longevity Card with you. Social accountability is a proven brain booster—let’s age brilliantly together!

0:00 - Intro to Life Changing Morning Joint Routine for Women Over 50
0:09 - Eye Movement Exercises for Brain Health & Balance After 50
1:57 - Neck Mobility: Yes, No, Maybe Movements for Posture
3:54 - Shoulder Mobility & Stirring the Pot Exercise
7:00 - Spine Mobility: Standing Cat Cow for Better Posture
8:04 - Diaphragmatic Breathing for Stress Relief in Menopause
9:23 - Wrist & Finger Exercises for Arthritis Prevention
11:15 - Hip Circles for Joint Health & Brain Training
13:01 - Knee Mobility Exercises for Joint Health After 50
14:25 - Calf Pumps for Blood Flow & Energy Boost
15:13 - Ankle Circles for Balance & Fall Prevention
16:26 - Toe Stands & Heel Raises for Foot Strength & Balance
18:55 - Foot Massage Rotations for Healthy Aging
19:50 - Gentle Bouncing for Bone Health & Lymphatic Drainage
21:34 - Full Body Tapping for Circulation & Self-Appreciation
23:34 - Closing: Ready for Your Fabulous Day

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🦋 GET IN TOUCH
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MAIL: Po Box 12239 Clunes, NSW 2480 Australia 2480
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DISCLAIMER:

Note that this video provides entertainment and education, not medical advice. Consult your physician before changing your exercise/health routine. Making any changes to your exercise/health regime is done so at your own risk.
#fabulous50s #10yearsyounger #jointpain

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