Learning to eat efficiently can reduce excess sugar and unhealthy fat cravings as we approach and transition into menopause. Chemical and behavioral changes can occur in our brain, signaling us to eat “more” than we really need when we eat too much sugar and trans fat. It’s like cocaine, asking to eat more of the “junk”. It is not good to be hungry all the time; especially when we are sitting at a desk or on the sofa. It is difficult to lose weight if we block the effect of leptin in our brain to tell our body that we are full. Finding the nutrients your body needs through food combining can help you know when you’re really hungry, not just when your stomach is groaning for the things you crave. It is possible to maximize nutrient intake with an efficient combination of foods.

We must learn to eat with a purpose, because eating without a purpose can make our body unable to recognize what it needs to function, like an efficient engine, burning excess fat. Eating foods that work with our body’s chemistry will help us realize what we need to satisfy that feeling of hunger. We will detoxify our liver, by eliminating fat, helping us to better digest carbohydrates and fats. We will also eliminate toxins from our liver which will reduce inflammation, reducing the risk of type II diabetes.

When type II diabetes appears, it is too late. Type II diabetes makes it difficult to lose weight and is also a risk factor for pancreatic cancer. Conversely, pancreatic cancer can cause type II diabetes. Eating natural fruits and vegetables will detoxify your liver. It is imperative that we stay away from processed cookies, chips, box brownies, box cakes, and white bread, white rice, white potatoes, and sugary kid-friendly cereals. (Cheerios are great.) And, of course, sodas are out, even diet ones. Adopt cuciferous vegetables, such as broccoli and cauliflower. Vary your diet with beets and your greens, bok choy, Brussels sprouts, kale, and kale. Onions, leeks, and garlic have a special allium flavonoid, which helps cleanse the liver.

The supplements help with the withdrawal of sugars and trans fats. The vitamin B complex and methyl vitamin B will provide energy and help with digestion, elevate your mood, and may even boost your serotonin. Eat meat in a ratio of 1:4, that is, once every 4 meals. Add some omega 3s to fish, especially cold-water fish like salmon and mackerel. Avoid processed foods and eat as natural as possible. This will help you avoid those addictive trans fats. Add fruits preferably separately from protein and vegetables. (may promote easier digestion). Fruits are a great source of antioxidants, they also reduce inflammation. Apples have pectin that prevents the absorption of cholesterol, in addition to reducing bad cholesterol and increasing good cholesterol. Apples have 20% fiber.

As we get older, we should increase our fiber intake to 25-35 grams. Eating an apple has already managed to benefit 2 things. Grains are also important, and good ones are steel-cut oats, quinoa, and millet.

Many type As people can find their energy not in caffeinated coffees or high doses of chocolate… Reducing the need to eat the unhealthy… type As people can find help in the vitamin B complex and the B-12 supplements.

For all types, eating a protein and a grain for breakfast will help keep those feelings of hunger away. Skipping meals no longer works when you are transitioning into middle age. You don’t lose body fat, unless you’re in the 1% of people who can process and tolerate even a poor diet.

Type O’s may have too much stomach acid if they start with sugary drinks. This can burn your esophagus and also lead to more belly fat.

For Bs and ABs, feeding our systems the food that works best will keep cravings at bay. Nutrient-dense proteins, vegetables, and nuts will keep us from craving sodas, crackers, and chips.

Unfortunately, diabetes can take 6 years off your life and also increases your risk of dying prematurely from a host of other ailments, including breast cancer and pneumonia. These data come from a comprehensive study conducted with medical information from 820,000 people, primarily in North America and Europe. It is published in the New England Journal of Medicine.

Finding what works for you, your genetics, and your digestive system is a process. You may be able to tell, from better digestion, loss of belly fat, more energy, and better hair, skin, and nails.