6 Foods To Avoid During Menopause

Caffeine Drinking coffee makes menopausal symptoms like hot flashes and night sweats worse because it causes blood vessels to constrict or dilate

Sugary Foods Sugary foods can raise blood sugar levels, which can cause hot flashes to occur more frequently or intensely, generalised sweating and cognitive fog

Processed Foods Due to the high amounts of sugar and sodium present in most processed foods, symptoms of inflammation, bloating, weight gain, and exhaustion can all worsen

Alcohol Alcohol affects one's already fluctuating hormones and blood vessel dilation, according to sources

Fatty Meats  In menopausal women, fatty meats can impair serotonin levels, which can result in a lack of mood regulation

Spicy Foods  Spicy Foods can elevate the hot flashes and night sweats