It’s not just about the LBs, however.

News & World Reportselected these as the best diets for women around menopause age.

And now, it goes home with the gold as the best diet for women over 50.

a group of Mediterranean Diet foods that include steak, shrimp, berries, artichokes, yogurt, seeds, pasta, nuts, eggs, and olive oil

Ali Redmond

Fiber, magnesium and potassium levels also tend to shine on DASH.

It’s designed to help maintain and possibly boost brain function as we age.

Steer clear of trendyfad dietsanddiet pills, the doctors and dietitians recommend.

(Plus, those “detoxes” and pills can come with some not-so-pleasant side effects…)