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Menopause is the hardest part of times for women in her life. But it’s a nature’s principle that one has no control over. So instead of feeling worried, it is clever to understand menopause to take precautions.

Can fruits and veggies help Menopause?

Eat plenty of fruits, vegetables, and whole grain cereal products that are rich in vitamin C and carotene. It mainly includes oranges, grapefruit, carrots, winter squash, tomatoes, broccoli, cauliflower, and green leafy vegetables. Consumption of fruits and veggies during menopause gives rise to the formation of certain kind of bacteria in the intestine. It likely causes the indigestion of food and the bowel movement is also in a weak position. It gives rise to growth of fat all over the abdomen making it look like a bulky part of your body. This condition is termed as menopause bloating.

It is advised to follow a pre-planned diet pattern that goes hand in hand in supporting you to face them with the suitable strength. Fruits and veggies have to be strictly incorporated in your diet. Consumption of fresh fruits could also benefit in improving your bowel movement. It also helps to get rid of symptoms like menopause spotting, vaginal dryness etc, where menopause bleeding may sometimes be a sign of cancer.

Choose 100% whole cereals and consume at least five servings of fruits and vegetables every single day. It contains full of vitamins, minerals and bioflavonoid that keep you young and healthy.

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The Rawalpindi Sunday bazaars prices of food items at weekly witnessed a mixed trend on Sunday, as the prices of vegetables slightly dropped and the prices of fruits and poultry products increased.

Stallholders told Daily Times that prices of vegetables had dropped due to improvement in their supply. However, the stallholders said it was usual that prices of vegetables decrease during summer season, as there were no godowns where the traders could store the vegetables.

On Sunday, onions were being sold at Rs 55 per five kg, potatoes price decreased from last week’s Rs 148 to Rs 145 per 5 kg this week. Garlic (Chinese) was being sold at Rs 28 per kg and its local variety at Rs 30 per kg as compared to its last week price Rs 34 per kg. Ginger price also decreased from Rs 62 to Rs 60 per kg this week. Green chillies were being sold at Rs 48 per kg this week as compared to Rs 60 per kg last week.

Ladyfinger price also decreased from Rs 70 per kg last week to Rs 60 per kg this week, however, there was no change in price of bitter gourd, which were being sold at Rs 40 per kg.

Cucumbers were being sold at Rs 20 per kg against Rs 18 per kg last week. The price of tomatoes also witnessed an increase as they were being sold at Rs 40 per kg against Rs 24 per kg last week. Lemon price increased from Rs 56 per kg to Rs 68 per kg. There was no change in prices of cabbage and radish as they were being sold at same prices of last week Rs 16 and Rs 12 per kg respectively.

Good quality bananas were being sold at Rs 40 per dozen against Rs 30 per dozen last week, apple at Rs 70-60 per kg against Rs 80-65 per kg last week, pear (Chinese) at Rs 70 per kg against Rs 65 per kg last week, guava at Rs 45 per kg against Rs 40 per kg last week. The price of dates remained same as that of last week Rs 100 per kg. Oranges were being sold at Rs 80 per dozen this week against Rs 60 per dozen last week price.

Chicken was being sold at Rs 130 per kg this week against Rs 120 per kg last week, eggs at Rs 52 per dozen against Rs 54 per dozen last week. Fish was being sold at Rs 220, Rs 170 and Rs 155 per kg according to its varieties against last week’s prices Rs 210, Rs 150 and Rs100 per kg respectively.

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Stay away from foods that are high in calories, instead have foods that are rich in vitamins and minerals. A full diet consists of fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and good fat. Whole grains mean bulgur, oatmeal, whole cornmeal, brown rice, popcorn and quinoa. Good fats are unsaturated fats. Monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats are part of a healthy diet, and should be eaten in moderation. Monounsaturated fats include avocado, seeds, nuts and nut butters, olive, canola, peanut, sunflower and sesame oils. Polyunsaturated fats are also known as omega 3 fatty acids. Polyunsaturated fats are found in fatty fish such as salmon, mackerel, herring and trout. These fats are also found in flax seed, walnuts, and soybean, corn and safflower oils.

Instead of drinking soda, drink water. Instead of fruit juice eat the whole fruit instead. It has fewer calories. In a day drink at least 8-10 glasses of water. This can reduce your calorie intake and you will not face dehydration problem.

Power foods are rich in antioxidants, protein, vitamins and minerals. They are low in calories. Flaxseed is rich in omega 3 which can reduce the risk of heart disease, and cardiovascular problems. Flaxseed can be added to yogurt, breakfast cereal or salads. Avocado is rich in heart healthy fat, antioxidants, fiber and other nutrients. Blueberries are low in calorie. It improves concentration and memory.

Try to exercise regularly. Exercise can reduce stress and anxiety. Instead of using elevator, try to use stairs. Make sure that you are getting enough sleep. Try to sleep for 6-8 hours.

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Most young adults do not meet the key required dietary targets in America, chiefly because they are actually dependent on fast food and ease food, according to research by the University of Minnesota.

According to the researchers, the mass of university students and young adults who have just left high school have diets deficient in key nutrients as they rarely eat proper meals prepared at home.

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According to information given by the specialists of “Agrooglyad: Vegetables and Fruits” journal, from the beginning of this week banana price have started to grow rapidly. On Monday the wholesale companies had mentioned the sales prices up to $14-14.7/box. This price is actually significantly higher than the price level recorded in the end of past week when the variety was within $11.9-13.1/kg depending from excellence and volume of the commodity.

The market players predicted that the price for bananas would continue increasing.

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Golden yellows, deep reds and the purples dot the landscape of Jim Buck’s Oakland City farm. Buck grows mums, pumpkins, gourds and corn on the property just off Ind. 57.

His mother, Mary Neyhouse, said she helps him with the flowers and good pumpkins while he harvests corn. She was watering the mums Wednesday afternoon.

Neyhouse said her son has been raising the fall staples for a few years.

Neyhouse said her son usually plants the mums right after his Memorial Day, but different mums bloom at different parts of the season.

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Be ready to pay out more at the grocery store for your fruits and vegetables this fall.

A perfect gale has gathered in the Northwest to create higher costs for produce and higher prices for all of us.

Our booming economy is partially to blame for the higher prices you’ll pay out for apples, corn and other fresh produce this year.

Perhaps the largest element of that “perfect storm” is short of workers to pick our crops — a condition that might change the face of Washington produce forever.

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Srinagar: With non-Kashmiri fruit glutting markets in huge quantities outside Kashmiri, people connected with fruit industry in the valley have become extremely concerned. Witnessing foreign fruit occupying the stalls before adorned by Kashmiri apple, apricot and cherry, valley-based fruit growers accuse government of neglecting the grave horticulture industry.

“Given its huge contribution to the state domestic product government need to frame a comprehensive policy for horticulture development in the state,” says Muhammad Mudassir a young fruit grower.

In apple farming that occupies a predominant position Mudassir argues government requires encouraging high-density plantations, reducing gestation period and making huge investments to lift cold storage facility.

According to agriculture minister the proposed board will assist in forming policies for the horticulture industry in the state.

The board will also discover possibilities of financing intensive projects from external sources and financial institutions besides exploring opportunities in post-harvest sector and market device for horticulture produce.

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