Across the world, many different dietary trends are circulating.

For several decades at least,food trendshave been a key part of our culture.

However, many others have proven to be problematic (viaU.S.

Woman holding a plant-based meal in a bowl

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Those on a plant-based diet can either choose to cut out dairy completely or consume it in moderation.

Dietary changes can even replace hormone therapy while reducing the effects of hot flashes in particular.

Plant-based food items on display

Participants in the study also lost roughly eight pounds in the 12 weeks they were eating a plant-based diet.