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While there are no scientific research studies out there that prove
that juicing is beneficial for women undergoing menopause, there are
plenty of anecdotal reports that show that drinking vegetable and fruit
juices can help a woman suffering from menopausal symptoms.
For one, juicing can easily result in a loss of weight. Menopause is,
unfortunately, a time when many women gain weight, which can lead them
to an increased risk of diabetes, heart attacks, and stroke. By juicing,
the weight gain can be prevented and perhaps some weight can be lost so
that these diseases can be prevented.
Just about any kind of juice will result in weight loss but the
vegetable juices are believed to be the best. Vegetable juices are low
in sugar and calories and can be sweetened slightly be adding carrots to
the mixture or by adding a small amount of apple to the juice. This
makes the juice more palatable so that it can be taken in by the woman
several times per day, resulting in weight loss and a reduction in risk
factors for the above diseases.
Juices, especially carrot juices, have been found to be preventative
against breast cancer, which reaches its peak right around menopause.
Research has shown that the daily intake of carrots can reduce the risk
of breast cancer.
In one study alone, it was found that woman who consumed raw carrots
daily had a 5 to 8 times decreased risk of getting breast cancer when
compared to women who did not consume any carrots.
The reasons for this are unclear but it is believed that the
beta-carotene in the carrots is what prevents breast cancer. Other types
of cancer, including lung cancer and colon cancer, are prevented by
eating carrots.
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