Mediterranean & Menopause

    So what do a Mediterranean diet & menopause have in common? Well, according to a new Australian study, you may be able to reduce hot flashes and night sweats by eating a diet rich in fruits like strawberries & pineapple and by following a Mediterranean-type diet. This would include garlic, salad greens, pasta & red-wine! These eating habits may help stabilize blood sugar & estrogen levels which would ease uncomfortable menopause symptoms. They had me at red wine...

    As an added bonus, it turns out a Mediterranean diet (or better way of eating) may also be vital to fighting the metabolism slowdown that follows weight loss. A Harvard study shows that eating this way can help keep energy levels elevated so you could naturally burn about 20 percent more calories throughout the day vs eating a low fat diet. The blood sugar swings are eliminated, so no metabolism sabotage there. No more plateau problems. Eating more fish, fresh fruits & veggies, whole grains, beans, legumes, nuts & healthy fats like olive oil is hardly a ‘diet’ in my book. Check out the Dr. Oz link below for more suggestions with 12 rules to live by & the Mediterranean better way of eating.

http://www.doctoroz.com/blog/daniel-heller/mediterranean-diet-12-rules-live

And check out Dr. Oz’s shopping list link below. Did you know you can even save money eating this way!?!

http://www.doctoroz.com/videos/mediterranean-diet-shopping-list