We're seeing lots of women in our clinics battling expanding waistlines caused by the menopause, so we thought we'd give you some insights into why it's happening, and how to deal with it (because we're nice like that....) Tip 1 When you go through the menopause your body uses food differently. You can't cope with as many carbs and your blood sugar levels become more unstable if you don't balance your meals. Try eating protein, veggies and fats and a small portion (clenched f