Perimenopause & menopause
Eat well for this stage, and know your triggers
Nothing is off limits. Can I Eat flags what can bring on hot flushes for some people, like alcohol and caffeine, points out food that’s good for your bones and heart, and keeps the rest of your situation in the same answer.
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Glass of wine
Alcohol can bring on hot flushes and disturb sleep for some people. For women, keep to 2 standard drinks a day at most, with at least two alcohol-free days a week.
Flat white
All clear
Milk
All clear
Soy milk
All clear
Salmon, cooked
All clear
Hot chocolate
All clear
Possible triggers, not rules
Alcohol, caffeine, hot drinks and spicy food bring on hot flushes for some people. Mark what’s a trigger for you and answers remember it.
Bones and heart
You need more calcium after menopause (1300 mg a day over 50). We point out the foods that help.
Your country’s drinking guidance
NZ: up to 2 standard drinks a day and 10 a week for women. Australia: up to 10 a week and 4 on any day.
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