What is up with some of these patronising comments? Who cares if you don't have wrinkles or never experienced menopausal symptoms? I feel this video is for people who would like more info on nutrition on this stage of life. And who are most likely struggling to balance it all. Then some people comment they're doing just fine lol 😅🤦🏻♀️
@@BelindaBenn MENOPAUSE HAS RUINED MY LIFE!! Hi there, I am interested in your videos because, well, you are simply adorable and full of valuable, helpful info, but there is too much info not being provided that I need in order for this to be beneficial, and helpful for me at my upcoming 50th year on this planet 🤦🏻♀️ I do not have all the social media platforms the rest of world rely on, so how can I communicate with you directly for help?
Does she have a provided list of her recommendations, or perhaps recipes somewhere? I can't keep going and watching the videos over and over and pausing them to try and catch her recommendations. 🤦🏻♀️
I have been eating right 👍 l also ride my 🚲 instead of driving to get groceries and I exercise regularly and go for nature walks, meditate and play with my cat daily. I'm 65 years old and I hardly have any wrinkles or grey hair, l have been this way all my life because my mother even though she didn't drink alcohol or smoke, she died young due to poor eating habits and not enough exercise unfortunately. Enjoy the beauty of nature and smile more,say hello 👋 and enjoy the gift of life 🏞️🕊️🤍
Hello ladies I'm in peri and its been terrible but l gotten some relief using Evening Primrose Oil. I take it twice a day with my meal, plus magnesium and ground flaxseed. It is not a remedy, but it helps as Im not sweating as I used to❤ Good luck to us all on this journey 🙏 💖
Amazing Julie, so proud of you!! It must feel very affirming to be so healthy with no symptoms. Well done and thanks for sharing your inspirational experience!! XOXO
I'm 53 & have all the symptoms 😢. I'm freaking out🤦🏼♀️🫣. The bloating has hit hard. Dr.'s don't want to help. Is there a book or food guide to go buy for menopause sufferers that I can order online or get at the library. Cuz I need help bad. The anxiety has kicked in as well. 😞
@@mariewright3490 I am also having pretty much all the symptoms of menopause. Feeling like my life has just stopped. Can’t describe the uncomfortableness.
@@mariewright3490try apple cider vinegar shot first thing in the morning on empty stomach and another one before going to bed. *Mix 1 teaspoon of organic ACV (with the mother) in half a cup of seltzer water (tastes better) and drink on an empty stomach. Wait at least 30-45 min before eating your breakfast. In the evening, when you’re done with dinner, repeat the process. Don’t eat anything else afterwards. * Make sure you get good rest every night. *Be sure to avoid processed food and sugary drinks. *Last but not least, do intermittent fasting (which has been very helpful to me).
I have had a nightmare journey the last 9 years with menopause and have the symptoms you describe including the fact that haven’t slept more than 3 or 4 hours at a time due to hot flashes and heart palps. No wonder I haven’t been able to balance my hormones and recover. I’ve seen several nutritionist and naturopaths and have helped some. Thanks for laying out all the components very clearly with best time to eat, that is very helpful as I see my body needs more regularly.
I am 52 going through menopause, not really feeling anything different infact I feel good , what a blessing. Only thing i avoid is too much caffeine..our bodies know what its doing. Just be kind.
You are very lucky then. Not everyone's body is the same. I know people who eat poorly and have almost no symptoms. I eat the things that are good for you and don't eat all of the things that are bad for you, yet all of a sudden I'm having menopause symptoms. All of our bodies are not the same.
I know this is so true. And you are ARIGHT. ITS not mentioned NO WHERE NEAR ENOUGH. And when someone asks about it, very little is said, then goes back to pre & During.
I'm early menopause and just had a kidney stone so eat lower oxalate foods. You can Google search how much oxalate is in foods, I gave up sugar, salt, I don't have any high oxalate foods, I don't eat processed foods, I up'd my calcium, more veggies, fruits, limit red meat. You are right noone talks of other issues. I joined kidney stone diet Facebook group and other groups where there is lots of helpful information and recipes even. I drink 3 litres of water a day, these things have helped me. Hope helps x
Yes, Jill, it isn't easy with sensitivities like this. Unfortunately, it's a matter of eliminating and gradually introducing certain foods so you know specifically which ones cause problems. I've also found that over time, sensitivities can change. I know it can be frustrating and stressful - but step by step my lovely.
you have to soak the beans in water over night to get rid of Lectins, and Oxalates. rice you need to soak them as well, quinoa, for an hour is fine. I didn't know this, but you can google it, I'm pretty sure you'll find some information. God bless you.
I suffer with Crohn's disease & am also in perimenopause (symptoms just kicking in, e.g. waking every 1/2 hours with night sweats! 😢) ..and when you start researching everything you can get totally overwhelmed.. but the more you research, the more ya find out!... Check out kiwi, okra (& other things I can't remember) for blocking lectins! ..A nice tip to feel better about eating some lectins! There are also lectin-blocker tablets. Good luck! ❤
Wow. This is one of the most beautiful setups I have ever seen! Beautiful kitchen. You yourself are beautiful. Beautiful dream view out of the kitchen window. Beautiful plants and clean space. The bowls are evenly spaced and lined up in perfect symmetry. My OCD is very pleased! I give you a load of praise for this beautiful video!
Hahaha! You’re so right@weepingwidowsueana I was thinking the same! Very beautifully delivered. But also so full of great tips! I hope everyone can find the foods they need at affordable prices. That may be the greater challenge unfortunately. I wish you well on your journey 💕
The only real symptom that I had in peri was night sweats. Now that I’m post, it’s much worse for me. Brain fog. Nausea. Muscle weakness. It’s awful. Thanks for sharing your tips with us.
I personally feel animal proteins are good for you. No cravings. Never hungry. No snacking. No sugar spikes exveot a little on fruit and protein. 58 yrs old.
Thinking of you my lovely, so proud of you for coming through your treatment. And happy you've got the all clear. Live in the moment, treasure the good memories, and think positive about your future! XOXO
The only plant-based food that has all the essential amino acids is soy. Plant proteins are not complete, so you need a range of them to ensure you get all the amino acids which are essential building blocks for the body. Sarcopenia and osteoporosis are issues and require a good intake of protein. Science shows that the protein in plants is not as readily absorbed as animal proteins. If you think you are getting say 50g of protein from plants, then this is actually much lower. The recommendations are for at least 1 to 1.5 g of protein per kg of body weight, so trying to get that from plants is a big ask. As well as this, many of the leafy greens and nuts/seeds/grains are high to very high in oxalates which is an issue for some people.
If you are perimenopause or post menopausal, soy and its products will cause unopposed estrogen, which will lead to endometrial thickening, polyps, and uterine cancer. Better watch out!
Thank you my lovely, unfortunately I was diagnosed with breast cancer not long after posting this so I've had some time off. But now starting to pick up a little more work now!
Dear Belinda, could you please give some information on how to cook leafy greens the best way to maintain their anti-inflammatory effect? May be in one of your next videos. Thank you for this valuable information!
@@linabanfield8658yes it’s so normal for Menopause symptoms to last for at least 10 years, thank goodness for HRT giving women their lives back so they can feel u like their old selves again!
I'm turning 51 soon and at 44 I gave natural birth to a healthy baby girl not a planned pregnancy so now at 51 I have a 6 yr. old and going through menopause and my body is having a fit! Both internal and external stressors are simply making life unbearable, can't lose weight, horrible night shifts schedule, hot flashes, the stress of raising a child at that age catching all her germs from day care centers to summer camps, I mean it's tough! to say the least! I 've always eaten a healthy diet but going through this change, I need more specific types of foods to help alleviate some of these horrible symptoms, even my immune system is no longer strong and the colds I get from her are lasting longer!
I feel like no one is going thru what I am, and then I saw your post. Im 51, work the graveyard shift with no ac/or heat. I am dying this summer. I also am helping my dad who is going thru radiation treatments for throat cancer. Im miserable and my weight keeps going up . I feel for you. I can't imagine raising a child during menopause. I hope you have support.
❤ thank you so much I cannot stress how important this information is of course you know this is so valuable to me healthy have vibration of food is truly medicine and I think you for every bit of breakdown that you took the time to do I just started going through pre-menopause symptoms and is so horrible as women go through a lot and we deserve to be pampered and treated as the queens. We are, I do eat a lot of these foods but I need to be consistent and I need to not skip meals and apply some other things I have had heart palpitations is really scary digestive issues hot flashes. Thank you again.❤
Thank you my lovely! They are very kind words and very appreciated. Sorry to hear about the palpitations, they can be scary especially when combined with hot flashes. Look after yourself and take good care. Keep up the healthy eating, together with some gentle stretching, yoga and breathing exercises. Hugs 😊💞
This was absolutely great! I started perimenopause about 7 weeks ago, or at least the symptoms that has completely knocked me on my ass as I have to do something because It's completely downgraded my quality of life.
Great vid. Im now 49😅 l ate like this my entire life. I also weight lifting. Not extreamly heavy but l l do it every day. I feel Great. My system feel at once when l eat crappy food
Hi from South Africa, I'm going through perimenopause. At first I thought I was dying, literally. So many videos were helpful, as is yours, thank you. It's been a slow learning curve, not much info out there, and the one has to beware because HRT is sold as the only way. But I keep thinking to myself... So many women for centuries copied why can't we now? I have been fasting since 2019 and found that is extremely beneficial. But what to eat when I break fast is important. I found your info matched so many others and I will be eating more of these. The best adaptogen in my opinion is Ashwaganda, it is amazing and has worked for me since 2016. I recommend it. Have a great day 😊
What does it do. I am having aches, thyroid issue overactive but my weight is going up it's suppose to go down. I do fast but my body is not as it should be and use oilve oil I like peppers and tomatoes. Love seeds but like to feel I have eaten. I recall once eating just meat and veg and I had no pain. I also heard many in the Eastern end of the world don't suffer with this as they have alot of sweet potatoes and yams. Suddenly I can't find any here where I live
Hi Belinda. Thank you for these wonderful guidelines. Well until this April 14th,2024 everything was ok with my menstrual cycle. This month of May I am still waiting and nothing until date. Every time I feel a drop. I have tears thinking it's my first drop of blood. I am 47 living in Dubai and married for 12 years with no kids only because my selfish husband met telling me that until unless he is not financially stable , there will be no baby and here I am childless. My husband is currently living away from me in his native country and in our 12 years of marriage we have been physically together only 4 years before his stubbornness and selfishness.. I was 35 when I married him. I am terribly depressed that I haven't got my periods. I keep taking advises from every woman at work and they are all giving me different versions of advice . I am getting nightmares if this is the start of perimenopause whereas I have a colleague who is 50 and is yet getting her periods normally. I am also a person who is suffering from prolonged periods of stress and anxiety. Are these the reasons for this sudden change. Should I follow a certain diet to induce periods?? Please help me.
Hello my beautiful, so sorry to hear you're facing all these challenges alone and unsupported. It sounds like you've been through a very hard time with your marriage, your husband and now the long term consequences of his actions. It's quite possible you've entered menopause (a little earlier). However I always recommend seeing a doctor to get a complete gynecological checkup just to be sure. It will also give you a chance to discuss your concerns and disappointments and get some support. It's surprising once you reach out how the right people can come into your life. Sending love and hugs! XOXO
Hello! I’m so sorry you’re going through a difficult and stressful time for quite a while. Just wondering how you’re doing. Hope you start making decisions for YOUR WELLBEING. Unfortunately many of us like live around someone else’s selfish ways and we sacrifice our needs and desires. Please update me on your wellbeing! ❤
I’m surprised to see quite a few women say nothing changed for them during or after menopause- wow are they lucky 🍀- I am 47 (was told I was peri menopausal at 43) i just started having symptoms in May this year, it was literally overnight, fine day before, i woke next morning and can’t seem to see the words on my phone. Eyesight blurred overnight, next thing I know I’m peeing blood 🩸- UTI (never had one before) next thing I know, yeast infection (haven’t had one since I was pregnant with first child) next thing I know, BV infection with yeast as well, also diagnosed with Vaginal atrophy the same day and the nurse explained it’s the atrophy I have now that’s creating all these issues i just suddenly started getting and said I need to see if I’m a good candidate for HRT or find alternative treatments if I’m not. I prefer the natural treatments but I’m way too young still to give up my intimate life with my new husband. They say HRT is a magic pill for women in my condition. Idk 🤷♀️ idk what to do.
Hello !!! I am in menopause since 2 years now. I just gained quite some weight since last year. I also have rheumatoid arthritis. I want to feel better again and lose some weight. Do you have a cook book or is there a cook book you can suggest. I loved your video it helped me understand better.
I have a recipe database and nutrition plan as part of my menopause program :) Apart from that, I can't recommend something specifically, but fresh whole food cooking from scratch is your goal. Lots of variety, seeds, fresh leafy greens and regular protein from different sources ❤️🌼🤗🌼❤️
Excellent presentation, I always love to educate myself from RUclips professionals + their video contents....I am in perimenopause symptoms since last week and I was scared at those unexpected moods, until I stop and realise that I will be 44 🎊🎉🎂💃this year!😢😂😢😂😅😂😂😂
Thank you so much for sharing this valuable information! How fortunate some of us are today having access to this amazing resource! I’ve asked my friends and family and even coworkers how they have dealt with this difficult time and most if not all just say; that it’s just normal and to tough it out. One woman told me to just clean my house and not think about menopause and it’ll go away!!! I honestly feel gaslit!
OMG, just clean your house?? Goodness me. That's so disappointing. Sadly there is a still a lot of ignorance and even prejudice around perimenopause and menopause. So happy to hear this has helped you ❤️🙏😊👏
I recommend a mix of plant based, dairy and animal protein (if you are not vegetarian/vegan). In this case, one serve of meat protein a day is enough. Two or three vegetarian days a week is also good to increase your plant based food intake! XO
I am confused with the description of insoluble vs. soluble fibre?! Both are described as the outer part / skin of the plant, can you please clarify the difference ? Many thanks 🙂
Hello Bridgette, you're absolutely not alone! Many women struggle with all sorts of symptoms, often not even connecting them to their changing hormones. You will come through this! Sending love and hugs ❤️🤗❤️
I am almost 70 years young, and I have not experience what others experience during menapause. However, I noticed that I cannot lose weight around my waist, tummy, and hips. Any suggestions?
Thank you so much for so much information, I have a question, what type of milk should we drink, coconut milk, almond milk, cow milk, or kefer milk, I don't have so much information about kefer milk. Can you let me know on that please. Thank you so much. God bless you Belinda.
Hello You know what you made me cry hard at the end of this video especially with those words you said at the end I’m a55 years old woman still going through menopause since 5years and it’s getting worse and worse every year and I feel so depressed and lonely fighting al though I tried everything each time I got frustrated I do need help so please help me tell me what to do how to join your program Thank you so much
Ayee sending you love and hugs my beautiful. It is soooo hard. Especially as many don't understand the challenges. And especially when you don't feel supported. It will get easier. If you message me on Facebook (see the link above) I will explain how my coaching program works ❤️🤗❤️
❤ hello everyone, I’ve seen some inspirational stories, where women or not having any symptoms, and they eat healthy. Please overload this reply area, and share inspirational stories like that. I’m 48 and I’ve been having I guess hot flashes getting hot feel like it is really hot inside my body then chills heart palpitations is horrible insomnia at times please help me please post all the good things❤❤ ***Update come to find out I was actually dehydrated, so I’m fighting that every day and I am actually severely dehydrated. That’s where the heart palpitations and their body temperature fluctuations came in it so I am hydrating every day using a big bottle that I can see how much I drink. I am drinking coconut water and focusing on fruits and vegetables so this video will definitely be able to help me on many levels thank you so much for sharing. This is a wealth of information. Food is healing.🙏🏽💙 please take care of yourself everyone I was so busy focusing on everyone else and didn’t realize that I wasn’t eating enough of the good stuff or drinking enough
I'd go easy on the spinach, as it's high in oxalates. Also, it's better to have *white* basmati rice than brown and wild rice, as the latter two contain the highest amounts of arsenic.
@@meherenow Yes, good point - that too! With basmati rice (or any rice), wash in several changes of water, soake as long as possible (at least 2 hrs) then repeat, rinse well and drain. Then cook in a large pot of boiling water, rather than using the total absorption method, to significantly reduce arsenic content. ☠🍚
The nitty gritty set, she has a program that she sells. But, I caught a brief detail: eat complex slow release carbs during the day and just green veggies and protein in the evening. Hope this helps!❤
Forgive me, Miss Belinda, but you seem to be speeding through your lists, so that is hard to take it in or even take notes. I hope you will leave your list on the screen a little bit longer and give some pauses in your soliloquy.
If there wasn’t a pause button for us to use I would be inclined to agree. Happily there is and you can even take screen shots of the lists if you’re using your phone. Perfect 👌🏻
There’s also the Playback Speed feature. 1. Touch screen. 2. Click on right-hand side “settings” icon 3. Click on “playback speed” 4. Pick faster or slower. Be blessed! 😇
Belinda I have your cellulite program from long time ago, but I did not commit to it for various reasons.. I am on plant based diet, skinny, lost muscles and have cellulite.. do you think if I will stick with cellulite program 3 times a week, I may see the results? Thank you
Hello my lovely! Yes if you do the Bye Bye Cellulite workout three times a week, you'll see results. Make sure you have at least one rest day in between. After 40, and especially as we enter perimenopause - our protein needs increase. So if you're skinny and have some muscle atrophy then it's important to increase your high-protein plant-based foods - especially if aiming to build some lean muscle mass and get rid of cellulite. It sounds like you'd benefit from some nutrition and exercise coaching support. Did you check out my Midlife Hormones Program yet?
@@BelindaBenn Thank you Belinda, you are always so sweet❤ well I checked the program, I thought it is more for a woman who struggle to loose weight and honestly I am on the budget now..but hopefully when things will get better...thank you so much for your words and answer, I appreciate it!
Hi, Ive been eating a mainly keto diet (minus meat as Ive been veggie all my life but since menopause incorporated fatty fish). I had cut out carbs. Last week I was sick with fatigue where even washing the dishes was a struggle, so, I ate some Quinoia and fruit. Instantly I felt better and have since. However, I have candida so I have bought a cleanse or black wallnut, wormwood etc. I have been constipated since eating keto, other than last week where I spent a day in bed only getting up to visit the loo! This is when I decided enough was enough and put fruit and complex carbs back in my diet. (I fast too). My question is, I want to do a detox of just fruit for a week. Will this be detrimental to my hormones at this stage of life. I feel and look bloated all the time, appearing to have a 'thick' waist when I know its bloat/water retention and i just want a clean out. Thank you for reading
Hello my lovely, I don't think a week of just fruit is good. You'll miss out on important macro and micro nutrients that your body needs. If you're having bathroom issues check with your doctor. If you're having trouble going to the bathroom increase soluble fibre. Vitamin C and Magnesium Citrate can also help to soften the stools. Hugs, Bel XO
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What is up with some of these patronising comments? Who cares if you don't have wrinkles or never experienced menopausal symptoms? I feel this video is for people who would like more info on nutrition on this stage of life. And who are most likely struggling to balance it all. Then some people comment they're doing just fine lol 😅🤦🏻♀️
Surgical menopause and BC survivor . Thx for the video
Sending lots of love and strength to you my lovely. I had a bilateral mastectomy last year. Grateful to be here! XOXO
Me too with the surgical menopause, and double mastectomy bc survivor. 10 years, grateful.
Best to you both❤
I'm on the same journey ❤
@@BelindaBenn
MENOPAUSE HAS RUINED MY LIFE!!
Hi there, I am interested in your videos because, well, you are simply adorable and full of valuable, helpful info, but there is too much info not being provided that I need in order for this to be beneficial, and helpful for me at my upcoming 50th year on this planet 🤦🏻♀️
I do not have all the social media platforms the rest of world rely on, so how can I communicate with you directly for help?
Does she have a provided list of her recommendations, or perhaps recipes somewhere? I can't keep going and watching the videos over and over and pausing them to try and catch her recommendations. 🤦🏻♀️
I have been eating right 👍 l also ride my 🚲 instead of driving to get groceries and I exercise regularly and go for nature walks, meditate and play with my cat daily. I'm 65 years old and I hardly have any wrinkles or grey hair, l have been this way all my life because my mother even though she didn't drink alcohol or smoke, she died young due to poor eating habits and not enough exercise unfortunately. Enjoy the beauty of nature and smile more,say hello 👋 and enjoy the gift of life 🏞️🕊️🤍
Very inspirational my beautiful!! Thank you for posting 😊💞
Hello ladies I'm in peri and its been terrible but l gotten some relief using Evening Primrose Oil. I take it twice a day with my meal, plus magnesium and ground flaxseed. It is not a remedy, but it helps as Im not sweating as I used to❤
Good luck to us all on this journey 🙏 💖
Thanks a billion.
what type of magnesium please?
Have you tried fish oil ?
Thank you❤
Thank you! I'm on perimenopause and have been suffering as well. So thankful for all of this help. ❤
I think i need to watch again and takes notes! Really good easy explained information.
This is really a needed video with the info, I've been CRAVING. Thank you
My pleasure my lovely ❤️🌼🤗🌼❤️
She is right. She described my diet in this video. Im 52 and feel healthy. No menopause symptoms ❤
Amazing Julie, so proud of you!! It must feel very affirming to be so healthy with no symptoms. Well done and thanks for sharing your inspirational experience!! XOXO
I'm 53 & have all the symptoms 😢. I'm freaking out🤦🏼♀️🫣. The bloating has hit hard. Dr.'s don't want to help. Is there a book or food guide to go buy for menopause sufferers that I can order online or get at the library. Cuz I need help bad. The anxiety has kicked in as well. 😞
@@mariewright3490 I am also having pretty much all the symptoms of menopause. Feeling like my life has just stopped. Can’t describe the uncomfortableness.
@@mariewright3490try apple cider vinegar shot first thing in the morning on empty stomach and another one before going to bed.
*Mix 1 teaspoon of organic ACV (with the mother) in half a cup of seltzer water (tastes better) and drink on an empty stomach. Wait at least 30-45 min before eating your breakfast. In the evening, when you’re done with dinner, repeat the process. Don’t eat anything else afterwards. * Make sure you get good rest every night. *Be sure to avoid processed food and sugary drinks. *Last but not least, do intermittent fasting (which has been very helpful to me).
@@nidritaa.5727 I'm doing so much better these days . Thanks for all the advice ladies
Liked it so much. That's so true... There is no turning back. A new way of loving and taking care of ourselves ❤
She nailed every single change.
I have had a nightmare journey the last 9 years with menopause and have the symptoms you describe including the fact that haven’t slept more than 3 or 4 hours at a time due to hot flashes and heart palps. No wonder I haven’t been able to balance my hormones and recover. I’ve seen several nutritionist and naturopaths and have helped some. Thanks for laying out all the components very clearly with best time to eat, that is very helpful as I see my body needs more regularly.
Look up insulin resistance and videos for estrogen dominance. Thank goodness for RUclips
Thanks I need all the information I can get still suffering at 65 years old 👍👏
63, and having new symptoms, one after another. I started late, but talk about an avalanche when it did start
I am 52 going through menopause, not really feeling anything different infact I feel good , what a blessing. Only thing i avoid is too much caffeine..our bodies know what its doing.
Just be kind.
You are very lucky then. Not everyone's body is the same. I know people who eat poorly and have almost no symptoms. I eat the things that are good for you and don't eat all of the things that are bad for you, yet all of a sudden I'm having menopause symptoms. All of our bodies are not the same.
So before you saw this video, have you been already eating the fools on a consistent basis test in this video?
You'll need to address Post Menopause, not enough is said on this. There peri, Menopause and post, please address post menopause.
menopause is just one day in your life; 365th day after your last period. Every day after that I believe is post
I know this is so true. And you are ARIGHT. ITS not mentioned NO WHERE NEAR ENOUGH. And when someone asks about it, very little is said, then goes back to pre & During.
May the good Lord bless you richly my beloved sister for sharing this wonderful top tips of having good menopause age.
Great video thanks. I am 52 years and trying my best by eating the right kind of food.
Great video, important information. Plus the view from your kitchen window is so amazing!
I'm post menopausal but also have issues with oxalates and lectins, but no one seems to talk about this .I really don't know what to eat anymore.
I'm early menopause and just had a kidney stone so eat lower oxalate foods. You can Google search how much oxalate is in foods, I gave up sugar, salt, I don't have any high oxalate foods, I don't eat processed foods, I up'd my calcium, more veggies, fruits, limit red meat. You are right noone talks of other issues. I joined kidney stone diet Facebook group and other groups where there is lots of helpful information and recipes even. I drink 3 litres of water a day, these things have helped me. Hope helps x
Same for me , I agree
Yes, Jill, it isn't easy with sensitivities like this. Unfortunately, it's a matter of eliminating and gradually introducing certain foods so you know specifically which ones cause problems. I've also found that over time, sensitivities can change. I know it can be frustrating and stressful - but step by step my lovely.
you have to soak the beans in water over night to get rid of Lectins, and Oxalates. rice you need to soak them as well, quinoa, for an hour is fine.
I didn't know this, but you can google it, I'm pretty sure you'll find some information. God bless you.
I suffer with Crohn's disease & am also in perimenopause (symptoms just kicking in, e.g. waking every 1/2 hours with night sweats! 😢)
..and when you start researching everything you can get totally overwhelmed.. but the more you research, the more ya find out!...
Check out kiwi, okra (& other things I can't remember) for blocking lectins! ..A nice tip to feel better about eating some lectins! There are also lectin-blocker tablets.
Good luck! ❤
Wow. This is one of the most beautiful setups I have ever seen! Beautiful kitchen. You yourself are beautiful. Beautiful dream view out of the kitchen window. Beautiful plants and clean space. The bowls are evenly spaced and lined up in perfect symmetry. My OCD is very pleased! I give you a load of praise for this beautiful video!
Hahaha! You’re so right@weepingwidowsueana I was thinking the same! Very beautifully delivered. But also so full of great tips! I hope everyone can find the foods they need at affordable prices. That may be the greater challenge unfortunately. I wish you well on your journey 💕
Teheeeee...yes you've made me realise I have a little OCD too! So happy this bought some joy to your life 🥰
@@BelindaBenn Hee hee... thank you so much! Keep up the great work!
Hi Belinda. Good explanation of the symptoms. Its tough being a woman!
Discovering a plant based diet is beneficial.
Thank you my lovely! Yes we have many challenges. The right fresh home prepared foods go a long way to helping to support our hormones and health 🤓😊
@@BelindaBenn oh love the face with the glasses. Lol
Thank you so much for caring for us ladies 💕🙏
Im post menopause 15 years and I don't have cravings for sweets neither did I gain any weight at all. Mind you I dont eat sweets except for fruits.
Same here no food cravings or mood swings a weight gain just hot flashes tho 😢
Good for you
I am having sweet cravings and fatigue. I work out daily😅
@@carmellouis4643 I still get a little hot flash, can't stand it tho.
excellent tips. Having a glass of h2o w 1-3 tsp. Of ACV 1/2 hour before meals can help manage insulin. ❤
The only real symptom that I had in peri was night sweats. Now that I’m post, it’s much worse for me. Brain fog. Nausea. Muscle weakness. It’s awful. Thanks for sharing your tips with us.
Oh my gosh I can really relate. I am suffering. Belly fat is awful
I personally feel animal proteins are good for you. No cravings. Never hungry. No snacking. No sugar spikes exveot a little on fruit and protein. 58 yrs old.
@@mitzitakes522 same but had reocvurnce at year 5.5 after full mastectomy . Now 17 months clear
Thinking of you my lovely, so proud of you for coming through your treatment. And happy you've got the all clear. Live in the moment, treasure the good memories, and think positive about your future! XOXO
Wow! You are increddible! Thanks❤
The only plant-based food that has all the essential amino acids is soy. Plant proteins are not complete, so you need a range of them to ensure you get all the amino acids which are essential building blocks for the body. Sarcopenia and osteoporosis are issues and require a good intake of protein. Science shows that the protein in plants is not as readily absorbed as animal proteins. If you think you are getting say 50g of protein from plants, then this is actually much lower. The recommendations are for at least 1 to 1.5 g of protein per kg of body weight, so trying to get that from plants is a big ask. As well as this, many of the leafy greens and nuts/seeds/grains are high to very high in oxalates which is an issue for some people.
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If you are perimenopause or post menopausal, soy and its products will cause unopposed estrogen, which will lead to endometrial thickening, polyps, and uterine cancer. Better watch out!
Not true you Also have quinoa, chia, hempseeds , edamame, Tempeh and Buckwheat
The problem with soya is that most of it is now GMO.
@Veronica705 there are Plenty of organic non-gmo options
Thanks for this great information love how you break it down with the right nutrients I just subscribed to your channel ty🙏
Thank you, this is very good advice. I just discovered your channel but noticed you haven’t posted on several months. Please post more!
Thank you my lovely, unfortunately I was diagnosed with breast cancer not long after posting this so I've had some time off. But now starting to pick up a little more work now!
@@BelindaBenn so sorry to hear of your cancer diagnoses but I hope you are well now!
Yes I am doing so much better!@@kimberly1234j
@@kimberly1234jWishing you ease in your robust healing.
@@lynne3989 Thank you and same to you!!
What about vitex for menopause low progesterone
Thank you I needed that💝💝💝
Thanx for all the great help things are alot better these days aren't they Thank god 💞💞💞💞💞🙏
I love your kitchen and backyard
Dear Belinda, could you please give some information on how to cook leafy greens the best way to maintain their anti-inflammatory effect? May be in one of your next videos. Thank you for this valuable information!
Hello my lovely, I prefer using a steamer (basket over hot water). And steaming until just done and still a little crunchy :)
Wish I knew this 10 yrs ago! Thanks so much for this video. Still going through it. Post meno now but still with symptoms! 😫
10 years post meno and you still have symptoms?!!Oh My what am I going to do I am just staring ... and I an going out of my mind.
@@linabanfield8658yes it’s so normal for Menopause symptoms to last for at least 10 years, thank goodness for HRT giving women their lives back so they can feel u
like their old selves again!
@@linabanfield8658 ooops! I meant peri + meno + post meno (3rd year now) = 10 yrs since it all started for me
Love the way you explained all that !! Thank you 🙏🏽
Ayeee thank you my beautiful, there are many ideas in this video! I appreciated you letting me know you appreciated it 😊💞
Leave your slides up a little longer so people can take a screenshot or notes. Thanks for the info.
Thanks for the tip 👍🤓
You can control the speed of the video yourself, in the settings.
I'm turning 51 soon and at 44 I gave natural birth to a healthy baby girl not a planned pregnancy so now at 51 I have a 6 yr. old and going through menopause and my body is having a fit! Both internal and external stressors are simply making life unbearable, can't lose weight, horrible night shifts schedule, hot flashes, the stress of raising a child at that age catching all her germs from day care centers to summer camps, I mean it's tough! to say the least! I 've always eaten a healthy diet but going through this change, I need more specific types of foods to help alleviate some of these horrible symptoms, even my immune system is no longer strong and the colds I get from her are lasting longer!
You will find the way! Search for wild yam cream and pellets
I feel like no one is going thru what I am, and then I saw your post. Im 51, work the graveyard shift with no ac/or heat. I am dying this summer. I also am helping my dad who is going thru radiation treatments for throat cancer. Im miserable and my weight keeps going up . I feel for you. I can't imagine raising a child during menopause. I hope you have support.
I am in the same boat as you. Not fun at all!
Quality consistent content..thank you.
❤ thank you so much I cannot stress how important this information is of course you know this is so valuable to me healthy have vibration of food is truly medicine and I think you for every bit of breakdown that you took the time to do I just started going through pre-menopause symptoms and is so horrible as women go through a lot and we deserve to be pampered and treated as the queens. We are, I do eat a lot of these foods but I need to be consistent and I need to not skip meals and apply some other things I have had heart palpitations is really scary digestive issues hot flashes. Thank you again.❤
Thank you my lovely! They are very kind words and very appreciated. Sorry to hear about the palpitations, they can be scary especially when combined with hot flashes. Look after yourself and take good care. Keep up the healthy eating, together with some gentle stretching, yoga and breathing exercises. Hugs 😊💞
This was absolutely great! I started perimenopause about 7 weeks ago, or at least the symptoms that has completely knocked me on my ass as I have to do something because It's completely downgraded my quality of life.
Great video!
Thanks a lot for the information.
I clicked on every link and I was told the webpage unexpectedly closed. How can I access your resources?
New subscriber. Thanks for a wonderful video!!! 😍
Great vid. Im now 49😅 l ate like this my entire life. I also weight lifting. Not extreamly heavy but l l do it every day. I feel Great. My system feel at once when l eat crappy food
Hi from South Africa, I'm going through perimenopause. At first I thought I was dying, literally. So many videos were helpful, as is yours, thank you. It's been a slow learning curve, not much info out there, and the one has to beware because HRT is sold as the only way. But I keep thinking to myself... So many women for centuries copied why can't we now?
I have been fasting since 2019 and found that is extremely beneficial. But what to eat when I break fast is important. I found your info matched so many others and I will be eating more of these.
The best adaptogen in my opinion is Ashwaganda, it is amazing and has worked for me since 2016. I recommend it.
Have a great day 😊
Hi which brand did you use
Which brand of Ashwagandha did u use
What does it do. I am having aches, thyroid issue overactive but my weight is going up it's suppose to go down. I do fast but my body is not as it should be and use oilve oil I like peppers and tomatoes. Love seeds but like to feel I have eaten. I recall once eating just meat and veg and I had no pain. I also heard many in the Eastern end of the world don't suffer with this as they have alot of sweet potatoes and yams. Suddenly I can't find any here where I live
Thankyou so very much that was wonderful thankyou❤
Great information, thank you 😊
You are so welcome!
May the good Lord bless you for sharing this wonderful tip
Can you do what you eat in a day or a sample menu plan? It’s a lot of information but hard to put into meals.
Hi Cherie, I offer a nutrition plan as part of my paid program if that helps? Just message me :)
Hi Belinda. Thank you for these wonderful guidelines. Well until this April 14th,2024 everything was ok with my menstrual cycle. This month of May I am still waiting and nothing until date. Every time I feel a drop. I have tears thinking it's my first drop of blood. I am 47 living in Dubai and married for 12 years with no kids only because my selfish husband met telling me that until unless he is not financially stable , there will be no baby and here I am childless. My husband is currently living away from me in his native country and in our 12 years of marriage we have been physically together only 4 years before his stubbornness and selfishness.. I was 35 when I married him. I am terribly depressed that I haven't got my periods. I keep taking advises from every woman at work and they are all giving me different versions of advice . I am getting nightmares if this is the start of perimenopause whereas I have a colleague who is 50 and is yet getting her periods normally. I am also a person who is suffering from prolonged periods of stress and anxiety. Are these the reasons for this sudden change. Should I follow a certain diet to induce periods?? Please help me.
Hello my beautiful, so sorry to hear you're facing all these challenges alone and unsupported. It sounds like you've been through a very hard time with your marriage, your husband and now the long term consequences of his actions. It's quite possible you've entered menopause (a little earlier). However I always recommend seeing a doctor to get a complete gynecological checkup just to be sure. It will also give you a chance to discuss your concerns and disappointments and get some support. It's surprising once you reach out how the right people can come into your life. Sending love and hugs! XOXO
Hello! I’m so sorry you’re going through a difficult and stressful time for quite a while. Just wondering how you’re doing. Hope you start making decisions for YOUR WELLBEING. Unfortunately many of us like live around someone else’s selfish ways and we sacrifice our needs and desires. Please update me on your wellbeing! ❤
Thank you, I am quickly learning I have had to change everything 🙏
You got this my lovely ❤️
Best video i have seen. Thank you
Thank you my lovely, that is so kind of you to post this amazing feedback! Sending lots of positive energy back you 🥳❤️
Such sound advice that really works! Thank you Belinda ♥️
Hello Ginnette! So lovely to hear from you 🥳 Thank you for posting and for being a long-term loyal member of our community 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟
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Nailed it for me I think I don't need breakfast I don't need lunch when I get so hungry have reached her bed snack and then I over eat at night
Thanks for sharing
Thank you x
I’m surprised to see quite a few women say nothing changed for them during or after menopause- wow are they lucky 🍀- I am 47 (was told I was peri menopausal at 43) i just started having symptoms in May this year, it was literally overnight, fine day before, i woke next morning and can’t seem to see the words on my phone. Eyesight blurred overnight, next thing I know I’m peeing blood 🩸- UTI (never had one before) next thing I know, yeast infection (haven’t had one since I was pregnant with first child) next thing I know, BV infection with yeast as well, also diagnosed with Vaginal atrophy the same day and the nurse explained it’s the atrophy I have now that’s creating all these issues i just suddenly started getting and said I need to see if I’m a good candidate for HRT or find alternative treatments if I’m not. I prefer the natural treatments but I’m way too young still to give up my intimate life with my new husband. They say HRT is a magic pill for women in my condition. Idk 🤷♀️ idk what to do.
So sorry to hear this Leah, that sounds just awful. Sending lots of love and hugs...you will come through this 💞
Hello !!!
I am in menopause since 2 years now. I just gained quite some weight since last year. I also have rheumatoid arthritis. I want to feel better again and lose some weight.
Do you have a cook book or is there a cook book you can suggest.
I loved your video it helped me understand better.
I have a recipe database and nutrition plan as part of my menopause program :) Apart from that, I can't recommend something specifically, but fresh whole food cooking from scratch is your goal. Lots of variety, seeds, fresh leafy greens and regular protein from different sources ❤️🌼🤗🌼❤️
Very nice ..thankyou so much for telling us so much ..May God bless you ❤ anna
I'm not sure if I got it it right_ what are the best times during the day to have these types of food?
Thanks for sharing.
Thank you ❤
Can you cook and cool your starchy carbs, then warm them up again? Like, oatmeal. Cold oatmeal doesn’t sound good to me. 😊
Yes my lovely, just zap them in the microwave and enjoy! You can also use the stovetop of course :)
@@BelindaBenn Thanks again! :)
I have included Kambucha in my diet recently. I wanted to increase fermented food. . Is it the right decision or something I should avoid?
Yes fermented foods are good for your gut health :)
Excellent presentation, I always love to educate myself from RUclips professionals + their video contents....I am in perimenopause symptoms since last week and I was scared at those unexpected moods, until I stop and realise that I will be 44 🎊🎉🎂💃this year!😢😂😢😂😅😂😂😂
Thank you my lovely ❤️🌼🤗🌼❤️
can you do a video for woman who are in surgical menopause or on AI's due to cancer. I'd luv some tips diet wise
Thank you so much for sharing this valuable information! How fortunate some of us are today having access to this amazing resource! I’ve asked my friends and family and even coworkers how they have dealt with this difficult time and most if not all just say; that it’s just normal and to tough it out. One woman told me to just clean my house and not think about menopause and it’ll go away!!! I honestly feel gaslit!
OMG, just clean your house?? Goodness me. That's so disappointing. Sadly there is a still a lot of ignorance and even prejudice around perimenopause and menopause. So happy to hear this has helped you ❤️🙏😊👏
Great help. Thanx. 😅
Thanks because I’m feeling sick with manopaus
Sorry to hear this my lovely, I hope my video has helped ❤️
Thank you very much for such a great educational videos
So lovely of you to let me know! XO
How many ounces of protein do we need from animals each day? Thank you by the way for helping us that are in menopause.😢😊
I recommend a mix of plant based, dairy and animal protein (if you are not vegetarian/vegan). In this case, one serve of meat protein a day is enough. Two or three vegetarian days a week is also good to increase your plant based food intake! XO
@@BelindaBenn Thank you so much!
Anti inflammatory foods for menopause
Yes there are many my lovely. Green leafy vegetables, berries and salmon are some of my favourites ❤🤗❤
@@BelindaBennis green leaves increase estrogen?
great video, thanks for sharing.
Thanks for watching! ❤️
I am confused with the description of insoluble vs. soluble fibre?! Both are described as the outer part / skin of the plant, can you please clarify the difference ? Many thanks 🙂
I'm not payin attention to my stages it's became so normal I don't know if it's associated with the pause effect (sleeping n waking) ...
Very educative, thank you
You're welcome 😊
I thought was just me..Thank you
Hello Bridgette, you're absolutely not alone! Many women struggle with all sorts of symptoms, often not even connecting them to their changing hormones. You will come through this! Sending love and hugs ❤️🤗❤️
I am almost 70 years young, and I have not experience what others experience during menapause. However, I noticed that I cannot lose weight around my waist, tummy, and hips. Any suggestions?
I have another video on my channel about this my lovely. Please check is out :) XO
Nice video
Thank you so much for so much information, I have a question, what type of milk should we drink, coconut milk, almond milk, cow milk, or kefer milk, I don't have so much information about kefer milk. Can you let me know on that please. Thank you so much. God bless you Belinda.
Your preferred milk my lovely. Almond, oat or rice milk are OK, all in moderation. You need to keep an eye on your calcium levels too :)
@@BelindaBenn Thank you so much for your help. Keep taking care of your self. God bless you.
Hello
You know what you made me cry hard at the end of this video especially with those words you said at the end
I’m a55 years old woman still going through menopause since 5years and it’s getting worse and worse every year and I feel so depressed and lonely fighting al though I tried everything each time I got frustrated
I do need help so please help me tell me what to do how to join your program
Thank you so much
Ayee sending you love and hugs my beautiful. It is soooo hard. Especially as many don't understand the challenges. And especially when you don't feel supported. It will get easier. If you message me on Facebook (see the link above) I will explain how my coaching program works ❤️🤗❤️
May I know ur facebook name mom? In order to fallow ur program properly? Thank you so much for ur support 😘👌
❤ hello everyone, I’ve seen some inspirational stories, where women or not having any symptoms, and they eat healthy. Please overload this reply area, and share inspirational stories like that.
I’m 48 and I’ve been having I guess hot flashes getting hot feel like it is really hot inside my body then chills heart palpitations is horrible insomnia at times please help me please post all the good things❤❤
***Update come to find out I was actually dehydrated, so I’m fighting that every day and I am actually severely dehydrated. That’s where the heart palpitations and their body temperature fluctuations came in it so I am hydrating every day using a big bottle that I can see how much I drink. I am drinking coconut water and focusing on fruits and vegetables so this video will definitely be able to help me on many levels thank you so much for sharing. This is a wealth of information. Food is healing.🙏🏽💙 please take care of yourself everyone I was so busy focusing on everyone else and didn’t realize that I wasn’t eating enough of the good stuff or drinking enough
Well said my precious! 😊💞
@@BelindaBenn awwh!! Thank uu🙏🏽❤️
Amazing video!
Thank you my lovely! XOXO
Lots of this is high carb or high lectin or hard to digest
Thank you dear
Thank you ❤
Thanks dear
thank you so much!!!
I'd go easy on the spinach, as it's high in oxalates. Also, it's better to have *white* basmati rice than brown and wild rice, as the latter two contain the highest amounts of arsenic.
Steam or cook spinach to reduce oxalate levels
@@meherenow Yes, good point - that too! With basmati rice (or any rice), wash in several changes of water, soake as long as possible (at least 2 hrs) then repeat, rinse well and drain. Then cook in a large pot of boiling water, rather than using the total absorption method, to significantly reduce arsenic content. ☠🍚
@@ShazWag also several rinses on legumes like lentils and chickpeas and then long soak
Thanks dear❤
No mention on pomegranate .. im very surprised
Thanks
Did I miss - when the best time for which food is?
The nitty gritty set, she has a program that she sells. But, I caught a brief detail: eat complex slow release carbs during the day and just green veggies and protein in the evening. Hope this helps!❤
Forgive me, Miss Belinda, but you seem to be speeding through your lists, so that is hard to take it in or even take notes. I hope you will leave your list on the screen a little bit longer and give some pauses in your soliloquy.
If there wasn’t a pause button for us to use I would be inclined to agree. Happily there is and you can even take screen shots of the lists if you’re using your phone. Perfect 👌🏻
There’s also the Playback Speed feature. 1. Touch screen. 2. Click on right-hand side “settings” icon 3. Click on “playback speed” 4. Pick faster or slower. Be blessed! 😇
Great video.
Belinda I have your cellulite program from long time ago, but I did not commit to it for various reasons.. I am on plant based diet, skinny, lost muscles and have cellulite.. do you think if I will stick with cellulite program 3 times a week, I may see the results? Thank you
Hello my lovely! Yes if you do the Bye Bye Cellulite workout three times a week, you'll see results. Make sure you have at least one rest day in between. After 40, and especially as we enter perimenopause - our protein needs increase. So if you're skinny and have some muscle atrophy then it's important to increase your high-protein plant-based foods - especially if aiming to build some lean muscle mass and get rid of cellulite. It sounds like you'd benefit from some nutrition and exercise coaching support. Did you check out my Midlife Hormones Program yet?
@@BelindaBenn Thank you Belinda, you are always so sweet❤ well I checked the program, I thought it is more for a woman who struggle to loose weight and honestly I am on the budget now..but hopefully when things will get better...thank you so much for your words and answer, I appreciate it!
I am just curious why we need to have at least 1 day rest.. I always thought more often makes better results😊
@@Titunka if you are working out every day , your workouts are not intense. If you have the energy I do not see why not.
Im peri menopause and i suffer joint pain and headache
Yep food sensitivities 😊
I don't have a problem with weight gain, it's just hot and cold flashes plus losing rapid weight off and on
Hi, Ive been eating a mainly keto diet (minus meat as Ive been veggie all my life but since menopause incorporated fatty fish). I had cut out carbs. Last week I was sick with fatigue where even washing the dishes was a struggle, so, I ate some Quinoia and fruit. Instantly I felt better and have since. However, I have candida so I have bought a cleanse or black wallnut, wormwood etc. I have been constipated since eating keto, other than last week where I spent a day in bed only getting up to visit the loo! This is when I decided enough was enough and put fruit and complex carbs back in my diet. (I fast too). My question is, I want to do a detox of just fruit for a week. Will this be detrimental to my hormones at this stage of life. I feel and look bloated all the time, appearing to have a 'thick' waist when I know its bloat/water retention and i just want a clean out. Thank you for reading
Hello my lovely, I don't think a week of just fruit is good. You'll miss out on important macro and micro nutrients that your body needs. If you're having bathroom issues check with your doctor. If you're having trouble going to the bathroom increase soluble fibre. Vitamin C and Magnesium Citrate can also help to soften the stools. Hugs, Bel XO
Cool.
Are they the same foods for post menopausal women? I’m 71. Thank you
God bless but please please , do you still have symptoms at 71. if you say yes I ma taking the BHT road.
@@linabanfield8658Hi what is BHT please? Good luck to you and thank you.
Think we should eat these foods always.