Menopause brings many changes and one of the most common and uncomfortable is bloating.
But did you know that a plant-based lifestyle can help ease this issue?
A diet rich in fruits, vegetables, whole grains and legumes can reduce bloating by providing essential nutrients and fiber, promoting healthy digestion and balancing hormones. Dishes like the one pictured above of whole grain pasta (or gluten-free such as a brown rice pasta) with my veggie packed red pasta sauce helped me lose almost 50 lbs. in about 8 to 10 weeks. They’re always oil free and low fat.
How It Works:
- Fiber-Rich Foods: Promote healthy digestion and regular bowel movements.
- Anti-Inflammatory Properties: Reduce inflammation that can cause bloating.
- Balanced Gut Microbiota: Feed beneficial bacteria, reducing gas production.
- Hydration & Electrolyte Balance: Keep the body hydrated and reduce water retention.
- Hormone Regulation: Balance estrogen levels with phytoestrogens found in plant foods.
- Lower Sodium Intake: Minimize water retention by reducing sodium.
Examples of Bloating-Reducing Foods:
- Ginger: Eases gas and bloating.
- Peppermint: Relaxes the digestive system.
- Papaya: Contains digestion-aiding enzymes.
- Fennel: Reduces gas and bloating.
Say goodbye to discomfort and hello to a lighter, more energetic you!
Continue to join me on the journey to better health and discover the benefits of a plant-based lifestyle. Your body will thank you!
I started out several years ago watching Forks Over Knives, decided to “try out” the plant-based meal plan and had shockingly incredible results. I’ve never turned back. I have lost nearly 50 pounds, and that is just one side effect that me, my family, friends and clients have experienced after making the change.
Having been an incredible cook my entire adult life, I started my own personal chef service, NuYu Nourish, to extend my help to others. I interned under a celebrity chef, became a celebrity chef myself and have been expanding my reach and goals ever since! My plan follows strictly and simply those of Dr. Mcdougall, Dr. T. Colin Campbell and Dr. Esselstyn.
