Special Diet For 40+ Women

The American Academy of Family Physicians also has suggested that women over 40 eat more foods with fiber, like berries, whole grains and nuts, with a goal of about 25 grams each day. (Examples: Raspberries have 8 grams of fiber per cup, nuts have 3 grams per ounce, and a cup of cooked oatmeal has 4 grams.)

Women over 40 can enhance the health of their gut as they eek closer to menopause by: Eating fermented foods (e.g., kefir, yogurt, kimchi, sauerkraut, and kombucha) Introducing prebiotic foods (e.g., whole grains and certain fruits and vegetables) Following a plant-based diet.