Its helpful because it limits the cancer causing action of estrogen. It's also good for the symptoms of menopause and osteoporosis. I feel my healthiest when I eat bread of various grains. These same people try to convince me to eliminate carbs from my diet and go for the meat and protein only. I'd appreciate any suggestions on how to counter this view.
Carbohydrates are the ideal body fuel.
The best way to approach dieting is eating in moderation and getting lots of fruits and vegetables. While some people do well on the Atkins diet, it's hard for me to consider that eating a diet high in fat and protien could be good for you in the long run. Eating sensibly should still prevail. High fiber foods like prunes and insoluble fiber like oats, beans, and bran are good for constipation. Add these foods to your diet gradually, and stop eating them if you're experinecing bloating and gas.