{"id":89244,"date":"2024-03-28T08:25:57","date_gmt":"2024-03-28T08:25:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/graziamagazine.com\/us\/?post_type=articles&#038;p=89244"},"modified":"2024-03-28T08:25:57","modified_gmt":"2024-03-28T08:25:57","slug":"fit-fabulous-menopause-soy","status":"publish","type":"articles","link":"https:\/\/graziamagazine.com\/us\/articles\/fit-fabulous-menopause-soy\/","title":{"rendered":"Stay Fit &amp; Fabulous Through Menopause With Soy"},"content":{"rendered":"<figure id=\"attachment_89262\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-89262\" style=\"width: 1600px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-89262\" src=\"https:\/\/graziamagazine.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2024\/03\/234.png\" alt=\"With soy, you'll stay fit and fabulous through menopause.\" width=\"1600\" height=\"900\" srcset=\"https:\/\/graziamagazine.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2024\/03\/234.png 1600w, https:\/\/graziamagazine.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2024\/03\/234-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/graziamagazine.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2024\/03\/234-1024x576.png 1024w, https:\/\/graziamagazine.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2024\/03\/234-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/graziamagazine.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2024\/03\/234-1536x864.png 1536w, https:\/\/graziamagazine.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2024\/03\/234-400x225.png 400w, https:\/\/graziamagazine.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2024\/03\/234-155x87.png 155w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-89262\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo credit: Shutterstock<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p class=\"pb-2 min-w-[1px]\" data-private=\"redact\" data-wt-guid=\"04f61720-79fe-4f0e-a947-00e121e94016\" data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\">The transition through menopause often brings an unwelcome guest: weight gain. As reported by <span class=\"issue-underline underline decoration-2 underline-offset-4 transition decoration-border-danger-default [.long-form-editing-active_&amp;]:decoration-border-danger-default\/50 hover:bg-bg-danger-light-default\" data-issueid=\"427d8fdd-9c71-4b7e-a799-aef6d4921b5b\" aria-label=\"open issue for the following text Passeport\" data-testid=\"issue-underline:Passport\"><em>Passeport<\/em><\/span><em> Sant\u00e9<\/em>, women <span class=\"issue-underline underline decoration-2 underline-offset-4 transition decoration-border-brand-default [.long-form-editing-active_&amp;]:decoration-border-brand-default\/50 hover:bg-bg-brand-light-default\" data-issueid=\"25340199-8813-49c4-bb58-25be4f176e39\" aria-label=\"open issue for the following text on average find themselves\" data-testid=\"issue-underline:are\">on average find themselves<\/span> about <strong>2 to 2.5 kg heavier during this transitional phase<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p class=\"pb-2 min-w-[1px]\" data-private=\"redact\" data-wt-guid=\"d2c3bda5-678f-4646-b767-808e346f8a88\">This extra weight, typically <a href=\"https:\/\/graziamagazine.com\/us\/articles\/body-part-women-feel-most-insecure-about-after-50\/\">gathering around the abdomen<\/a> over three years, shifts the body&#8217;s composition towards more visceral fat and less muscle. It&#8217;s not just a matter of fitting into your jeans; this change can escalate the risk of cardiovascular issues and other health scares.<\/p>\n<p class=\"pb-2 min-w-[1px]\" data-private=\"redact\" data-wt-guid=\"cfe41759-c543-4701-829b-c900309770e6\">That&#8217;s <span class=\"issue-underline underline decoration-2 underline-offset-4 transition decoration-border-brand-default [.long-form-editing-active_&amp;]:decoration-border-brand-default\/50 hover:bg-bg-brand-light-default\" data-issueid=\"2fb947b1-5c25-4480-8c24-7ee6241b6b03\" aria-label=\"open issue for the following text where the importance of thoughtful\" data-testid=\"issue-underline:where thoughtful\">where the importance of thoughtful<\/span> diet adjustments and <span class=\"issue-underline underline decoration-2 underline-offset-4 transition decoration-border-danger-default [.long-form-editing-active_&amp;]:decoration-border-danger-default\/50 hover:bg-bg-danger-light-default\" data-issueid=\"b9aef924-4e40-48c5-b414-245e96b55252\" aria-label=\"open issue for the following text smarter\" data-testid=\"issue-underline:smart\">smarter<\/span> food choices kicks in. The <span class=\"issue-underline underline decoration-2 underline-offset-4 transition decoration-border-danger-default [.long-form-editing-active_&amp;]:decoration-border-danger-default\/50 hover:bg-bg-danger-light-default\" data-issueid=\"43bd0527-1b78-42b6-9466-46aeeb3c2ea7\" aria-label=\"open issue for the following text goal?\" data-testid=\"issue-underline:goal is?\">goal?<\/span> To support your body&#8217;s nutritional needs without adding unnecessary calories to your day.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"pb-2 min-w-[1px]\" data-private=\"redact\" data-wt-guid=\"dd98df48-0beb-4d0f-8216-f9f2d0a5ff09\">Soy, Your Menopause Weight Management Hero<\/h2>\n<p class=\"pb-2 min-w-[1px]\" data-private=\"redact\" data-wt-guid=\"0024c870-5679-4a3d-8055-bc4207e3c331\">If you&#8217;re <a href=\"https:\/\/graziamagazine.com\/us\/articles\/heres-what-a-50-year-old-top-model-drinks-every-morning-to-stay-in-shape\/\">going through menopause<\/a>, it might be time to change your protein sources. While cutting down on fatty red meats is a step in the right direction, turning to plant-based alternatives, especially soy, can be a game-changer.<\/p>\n<p class=\"pb-2 min-w-[1px]\" data-private=\"redact\" data-wt-guid=\"4b52032e-0ec1-428e-8683-7628f5365248\">Soy doesn&#8217;t just stand out because it&#8217;s an excellent plant-based protein. It&#8217;s also bursting with estrogen-like properties, crucial during a time when your body&#8217;s natural estrogen production <span class=\"issue-underline underline decoration-2 underline-offset-4 transition decoration-border-brand-default [.long-form-editing-active_&amp;]:decoration-border-brand-default\/50 hover:bg-bg-brand-light-default\" data-issueid=\"af8be182-8015-40f4-ab8c-6ba184e35bae\" aria-label=\"open issue for the following text takes a nosedive.\" data-testid=\"issue-underline:nosedives.\">takes a nosedive.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"pb-2 min-w-[1px]\" data-private=\"redact\" data-wt-guid=\"1106ca73-688e-44a1-a965-e3aa0b9ed460\">Soy: Low in Calories, High in Benefits<\/h2>\n<p class=\"pb-2 min-w-[1px]\" data-private=\"redact\" data-wt-guid=\"aba1b5ba-bd1b-4e30-b41d-2604d2aeacce\">So, how does soy stack up in terms of nutritional value? Surprisingly well! <strong>Soy boasts about 338 kcal per 100 grams<\/strong>, outshining lean meat with its minimal <strong>fat content (only 5%)<\/strong> and negligible <strong>saturated fats (0.8%)<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p class=\"pb-2 min-w-[1px]\" data-private=\"redact\" data-wt-guid=\"2c420061-7de8-4789-916d-0cc4fad8e39d\">But that&#8217;s not all. Soy is a <strong>fiber powerhouse<\/strong>, offering up to <strong>20g per 100g<\/strong>, making it a stomach-filling, heart-healthy option. Plus, for those avoiding gluten, soy&#8217;s got your back, being entirely gluten-free. From tofu to soy milk and even soy <span class=\"issue-underline underline decoration-2 underline-offset-4 transition decoration-border-brand-default [.long-form-editing-active_&amp;]:decoration-border-brand-default\/50 hover:bg-bg-brand-light-default\" data-issueid=\"913607fe-91e6-4eeb-8c0f-16991716e4f7\" aria-label=\"open issue for the following text yogurt, the versatility of soy products ensures they can\" data-testid=\"issue-underline:yogurt, soy products can\">yogurt, the versatility of soy products ensures they can<\/span> easily <span class=\"issue-underline underline decoration-2 underline-offset-4 transition decoration-border-danger-default [.long-form-editing-active_&amp;]:decoration-border-danger-default\/50 hover:bg-bg-danger-light-default\" data-issueid=\"485965fb-0898-4683-a9d3-c502e7b64b51\" aria-label=\"open issue for the following text integrate\" data-testid=\"issue-underline:be integrated\">integrate<\/span> into any diet.<\/p>\n<p class=\"pb-2 min-w-[1px]\" data-private=\"redact\" data-wt-guid=\"33f82232-9f38-41cf-95e9-beb9298e9d2d\">Soy doesn&#8217;t just <span class=\"issue-underline underline decoration-2 underline-offset-4 transition decoration-border-brand-default [.long-form-editing-active_&amp;]:decoration-border-brand-default\/50 hover:bg-bg-brand-light-default\" data-issueid=\"e618da0a-a210-4940-afbc-7b6c5fbdde53\" aria-label=\"open issue for the following text play a supporting role in\" data-testid=\"issue-underline:support\">play a supporting role in<\/span> <a href=\"https:\/\/graziamagazine.com\/us\/articles\/functional-medicine-expert-betty-murray-announces-menopause-mastery-podcast\/\">weight management during menopause<\/a>. Its rich nutrient profile supports overall health, offering a strong defense against menopause&#8217;s unwanted side effects. Adding soy to your diet will help keep those annoying pounds at bay while giving your body the nutrients it needs to stay healthy.<\/p>\n<p data-private=\"redact\" data-wt-guid=\"33f82232-9f38-41cf-95e9-beb9298e9d2d\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.grazia.fr\/beaute\/forme-minceur\/cet-aliment-qui-remplace-la-viande-est-en-fait-ideal-pour-garder-la-ligne-pendant-la-menopause-1071917.html\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>**Cet Aliment Qui Remplace la Viande Est en Fait Id\u00e9al pour Garder la Ligne Pendant la M\u00e9nopause**<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p data-private=\"redact\" data-wt-guid=\"33f82232-9f38-41cf-95e9-beb9298e9d2d\"><em>This article first appeared on grazia.fr \u2013 Author: Luce Picat<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":42697,"featured_media":89262,"template":"","format":"standard","categories":[8055,16,2723],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO Premium plugin v18.5 (Yoast SEO v20.4) - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>Stay Fit &amp; Fabulous Through Menopause With Soy<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Discover how soy help manage weight and maintain health during the challenging menopause transition. 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