Menopausal women who Women gain weight at menopause due to a slower metabolic rate and a decline in estrogen levels, which affects the fat distribution in the body. Menopausal women who are 3.5 to 4.5 kg overweight live longer than women who are 3.5 to 4.5 kg underweight. This should not encourage women to become more obese but can reduce the pressure to become thin.

By eating healthy foods and exercising regularly you can remain fit and not gain weight. However if you are overweight with other factors for heart disease like hypertension and smoking then altering diet is a must.

Consume a diet rich in fruits, vegetables, oily fish, pulses and low in animal fats and rich  dairy  products -  these   reduce   your cholesterol levels and reduce the risk of heart  disease.  Garlic  can  also improve your