“Eating more lean proteins, fruit and vegetables and healthy grains is key.”
Dr Kinsella explained: “When you go through the menopause your estrogen levels drop and because estrogen maintains bones density, this can lead to bone loss and low bone density.
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“For this reason it’s a good idea to ensure that your diet is high in phyto-oestrogens such as soya beans, tofu, peanuts, kidney beans, chickpeas, grains and cereals such as wheat, rye, barley, oats and sunflower seeds.
“Walnuts, almonds and cashews, fruits and vegetables such as apples, broccoli and cauliflower.”
Source: Daily Express | Diet
