Enjoy frequent, small meals. Try 5 or 6 minimeals instead of the traditional big three. Dr. Gillespie recommends eating a healthy diet of no more than 250 to 300 calories per meal.More From Prevention Focus on fruits, vegetables, and whole grains. To avoid bloating, gas, and constipation, during menopause, Dr. Gillespie recommends choosing high-fiber goodies such as fruits and vegetables. (Prevention recommends nine servings a day.) Indulge–in a bit of butter. Eating a small amount of dietary fat in one sitting–10 g per day–can stimulate the gallbladder to empty, preventing the formation of gallstones. “Melt a scant tablespoon of unsalted butter, and use it to dip your veggies,” says Dr. Gillespie. (If you already have gallstones, don’t try this.) But keep total fat intake to about 40 g a day. Exercise three times a day for 10 minutes at a time. Exercise will help in almost every aspect of digestive functioning, and it will also help you avert midlife weight gain
