Perimenopause and Menopause

Weight gain, hot flashes, insomnia, fatigue, food cravings, and more!

Menopause seems more prominent in the Western world, most likely due to diet and lifestyle.

While it is true that you can't stop menopause and the subsequent symptoms mentioned, there is life after menopause, and this program can help.

Instead of just accepting mainstream advice and enduring menopause, here are some nutritional tips that can help control your symptoms.

SOZA Low-Carb Program with Healthy Fats

Simply put, studies show the drop in estrogen causes a chain reaction of metabolic changes leading to weight gain due to increased appetite. Weight gain and tummy fat (yep, visceral fat) hinder your body's ability to respond to insulin.

During phase 2 and phase 3, you're not only reducing fat, but you're also reducing visceral fat by improving insulin function.

So, by simply going low-carb, you're already helping to stabilize unwanted menopausal symptoms.

Time-Restricted Eating (TRE)

In conjunction with the nutrition program, research shows that TRE for 12 hours helps to improve sleep.

This is important because lack of sleep causes weight gain. In addition, by limiting the time you spend eating to at least 12 hours every 24, you are also more likely to experience better digestion, improved metabolic health, and a slowing down of the aging process.

Regular Exercise

Exercise isn't a proven way to reduce menopausal symptoms, such as hot flashes and sleep disturbances.

However, regular exercise can help you maintain a healthy weight, relieve stress and improve your quality of life.

Phase 3 Mediterranean-style rich diet can improve quality of life.

The antioxidant-rich foods, such as fruits, vegetables, and healthy fats like nuts and seeds, help to prevent cancer and chronic diseases.

Conclusion

This is exciting news.

Changing to a Mediterranean-style, low-carb diet can help get your body back on track. This eating style will steadily release sugar from the gut rather than sharply spike it like processed carbohydrates found in white bread and pasta, meaning fewer cravings for sugary snacks. As a result, studies show that participants of SOZA Programs have reported reductions in their junk food appetite and tummy fat after only days or weeks!

References:

• https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3296386/

• https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31012296/

• https://www.lancastergeneralhealth.org/health-hub-home/2021/february/why-you-should-exercise-your-way-through-menopause

• https://www.healthline.com/health/ten-best-menopause-activities

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About Gus Bouari, SOZA Co-Founder

After his childhood friend and co-founder, Dr. Anthony Wehbe lost 50 pounds on the SOZA weight loss program, he also did the program and lost 35 pounds.

Gus is a wellness advocate and enthusiast. Gus truly believes we can all transform our lives by adapting to and following a healthy, wellness-focused lifestyle.

He has appeared on Miami NBC 6 Health in the Mix, discussing healthy eating and healthy cooking.

If you ever bump into Gus, it would most likely be at a health foods store helping fellow shoppers make better food choices.

His continuous education and certifications include Precision Nutrition PN1 Certification, Stanford Online University's Food Sustainability, Mindful Eating, Healthy Cooking, Nutrition For Health and Sustainability, Nutrition Science: Obesity, and Healthy Weight Loss.