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menopause makes weight loss so hard

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Importance of a calorie deficit

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Diet plans that work well during menopause

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The low carb die

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The Mediterranean diet

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A vegan or vegetarian diet

Low carb, Mediterranean, vegan, and vegetarian diets have been shown to have benefits in perimenopause and menopause.

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