Nutritionist Rujuta Diwekar suggests ‘3 real foods’ for women in perimenopausal or menopausal phase

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Celebrity nutritionist Rujuta Diwekar, who often shares nutrition tips and busts myths about diet fads, recently took to Instagram to share a video discussing easy-to-implement ways for women to get the right nutrition during their perimenopause or menopause phases.

This phase can bring several physical and mental changes in women, and nutrition can play a role in maintaining health and boosting mood.

"I am going to suggest three sensible, but not sensational, ways to get calcium, protein, fibre and good fats in your diet, and also some happiness and peace," she says in the video.

"Three real foods for real women, especially around peri-menopause and menopause," the caption reads.

Diwekar shares the following tips for perimenopausal and menopausal women to get the right nutrition during this phase:

Don't compromise on breakfast: Breakfast is considered the most important meal of the day. Stressing on the same, Diwekar suggests to opt for dishes that can easily be prepared in one's kitchen using tawa or kadhai, and do not require mixer and blender.

"Aapko maalum hai voh nashte kaunse hai. Meri taraf mat dekhiye, andar dekhiye khudke kitchen mein, and you will figure out aapko kya khana chahiye (You know what these dishes are. Don't look at me, look into your kitchen and you will figure out what to eat)," she says.

Have peanuts/groundnuts: Revealing that she includes this in her diet, Diwekar recommends having a fistful of peanuts or groundnuts with tea or coffee. She says that this has several health benefits, especially for stomach, skin and hair.

Rice with legumes: Diwekar recommends having rice at night, along with legumes like moong, lobia, chana, matki, etc., and homemade buttermilk. This can help ease bloating in the evening, improve sleep and reduce hot flashes.

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In a previous video, Diwekar had shared 3 simple foods to smoothen the progress to menopause.

She recommended the following:

• Have one walnut every day, either after waking up or during breakfast.
• Have ghee and jaggery every day during lunch for optimum digestion and bowel movement.
• Incorporate rajgeera in your diet. It is good for bones, digestion and hair.

Disclaimer: This is for informational purposes only and does not replace professional medical advice. Kindly consult a qualified medical expert for personalised guidance.