For many women, menopause brings a wave of frustrating symptoms: hot flashes, weight gain, and sleepless nights, just to name a few.

However, new research offers some hopeful news: a shift in diet may help alleviate the discomfort.

In a study published in the journal Menopause, researchers found that a low-fat, plant-based diet may significantly ease postmenopausal symptoms. Not only did it help participants lose weight, but it also reduced the frequency and intensity of hot flashes. 

The 12-week study, conducted by the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine, split 84 women into two groups. One group continued their usual eating habits, while the other adopted a vegan diet featuring daily servings of soybeans.

The results were dramatic. Those on the plant-based plan reported an 88% drop in moderate to severe hot flashes, with severe hot flashes plummeting by 92%. They also lost an average of 8 pounds, compared to just half a pound in the control group. 

Hana Kahleova, Director of Clinical Research for the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine, explained that "even plant-based foods that are considered ultra-processed — like soy milk and vegan meat and yogurt alternatives — bring health benefits."

For anyone feeling stuck in the throes of menopause, this is more than good news — it's empowering. Rather than struggling through sleepless nights, the key to relief might already be in your kitchen.

Other ways to manage your hormones at any age

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Bonus ✅

This new plant-based study is a welcome reminder that what's good for your body can be good for the planet, too. A low-fat vegan diet tends to have a much smaller environmental footprint than a meat-heavy one, as it uses fewer resources, creates less pollution, and reduces greenhouse gas emissions. 

So, adopting a plant-based lifestyle doesn't just benefit your health; it also supports a more sustainable food system.

With more research still to come, this study offers a bright spot in the ongoing conversation about women's health — and a simple, natural path to feeling better in your own skin.

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