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WHY? Because it’s high in protein. ‘Increased protein in menopausal diets can help in many ways,’ explains nutritionist Shona Wilkinson, ‘from weight management and muscle-mass improvement to balanced hormone production.’ Regulating hormones means fewer mood swings – and protein-rich foods fill you up because our bodies digest them slowly, helping avoid menopausal belly fat. It can also help reduce hair thinning.
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Fish, seafood, eggs, yogurt, chicken, nuts and beans are also high in protein.
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