During menopause, the body finds it hard to break down cholesterol .
Cholesterol
Type of fat in our bodies
Builds cells, digest food and makes hormones.
High Cholesterol can cause serious problems in our blood ,like clots, brain and heart issues.
It's important to eat well and include the following to help reduce cholesterol.
2 portions of fish (1 being oily)
Rich in Omega 3
Reduces Bad cholesterol and increases good
Linseed
Seaweed
Fish Oil Supplements
Wholegrains
Fibre
Grabs hold of the bad cholesterol
Pulses/Nuts & Seeds
Good fats (HDL)
Plant Based food
Good for hot flushes
Contains estrogen
Soya based
Contains estrogen
THEREFORE
Increase calcium
Change what and when you eat carbs
Increase Vitamin D
Oily fish -omega 3
Less alcohol, fat and sugars
Increase good protein intake
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