Get more calcium, to reduce the risk of weakened, easily fractured bones. Get more folate. Control your weight. Less chance of post-menopausal heart trouble. Choose foods rich in boron and in fiber.
Fiber helps lower cholesterol, reducing the risk of heart disease.
Less loss of muscle mass and less lowering of metabolic rate. Lowered risk of post-menopausal heart disease and osteoporosis. Long walks three times a day, plus strength training. Eat a healthy diet. Eat a low-fat diet with less than 30 percent fat.