Many women experience sudden weight gain during menopause. However, losing weight does not have to be complicated or take months and months to see the slightest results. Dr Paula Oliveira spoke exclusively to Express.co.uk about how dieters can “reduce stubborn menopausal fat”.
Fast weightloss it does not, and should not, mean fad diets and total restriction of your favorite foods.
Instead, Dr. Paula recommends that slimmers incorporate certain nutritious food in its diet.
high fiber foods
First, he told menopausal women to fill up on lots of fibrous foods.
The expert explained: “Fiber helps reduce appetite and increase insulin sensitivity, factors that greatly contribute to weight loss.
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“You can eat foods like avocados, sprouts, and flaxseeds, which keep you full longer, reducing the chance of overeating.”
High-fiber foods take longer to digest, which prevents dieters from reaching for snacks unnecessarily.
protein rich foods
In addition to fiber, Dr. Paula highlighted the importance of a high-protein diet for rapid weight loss.
He stated, “Protein consumption increases the body’s metabolic rate and, like fiber, can keep you free from hunger for prolonged periods.”
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The expert stated, “Most alcoholic beverages contain numerous calories that overwhelm the body, possibly leading to weight gain.”
And what’s more, while food fills us up, alcoholic beverages contain little to no nutritional value, but rather a lot of empty calories.
He continued: “Alcohol consumption can not only cause unhealthy weight gain, it also increases the risk of liver damage, especially when taken in excess.”
But by the time you’re having a drink, there are some drinks that are lower in calories than others.
According to Prevention, some low-calorie options include tequila with fresh lime juice, vodka soda with lime, light beer, and rosé.
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