"I have eaten very little, why can't I lose weight?" "Does menopause definitely gain weight? How can I improve my diet?" Nutritionists pointed out that women's menopause usually occurs between the ages of 45 and 55. Due to deterioration of ovarian function, the production of female hormones is gradually reduced, and the body loses the protection of estrogen, and diseases and obesity are also followed. It is recommended that you master the three principles of "eating prototype foods, taking six types of foods in a balanced manner and high-quality fat" to easily reduce fat and lose weight.
2 Reasons to make menopausal women eat less or be fat
Many menopausal women are puzzled, "Why do you eat less or get fat?" Chen Ziyin, a nutritionist at Chang Geng Hospital in Linkou, said that the most important factor is hormone changes, which causes insulin impedance, which not only increases the risk of diabetes, but also causes fat stocks. Estrogen has the function of stabilizing blood sugar, which is why many women have particularly large changes in blood sugar before and after the period; especially after the suspension, their ability to reap sugar is greatly reduced, and they will become fat if they are not careful.
Women in menopause are prone to gaining weight, and another reason is that the basic succession rate is decreased. After 30 years of age, the basic yield rate will drop by about 2 to 5% every 10 years, which is difficult to reduce the excess weight. Chen Ziyin said that patients in the clinic often complain that "I eat very little but I don't lose weight?" In fact, as long as I record the food I eat throughout the day, I will find that the amount of three meals is not large, but I don't think I eat snacks and sweets on my own, especially high-heat hand-drinks, the total heat I consume will definitely exceed the standard.
Balanced nutrition is the key point. Ketogenic diet is not recommended. Obesity is the root cause of many diseases and is also a chronic disease. Chen Ziyin pointed out that women who eat less during menopause may not necessarily become thinner, and they are prone to lack of calcification and cause loose bone quality and less muscle strength. Relatively, taking various balanced nutrients is the focus of your diet, especially good oils containing high-quality, poor fatty acids, which can avoid other bad sources of heat. It is recommended to master three dietary principles, which will help menopause to reduce the weight and stay away from the three highs and trophies syndrome and other health threats.Chen Ziyin specially reminds that menopause women want to lose weight and are not suitable for "ketogenic diet". Although this diet can cause the body weight fat to drop rapidly, it also greatly reduces the nutrients needed to maintain health. It is better to eat correctly than to eat hard. You must eat enough to relax your kidneys, make your muscles strong, and increase your energy consumed.
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