Estrogen decrease during menopause sends the body searching to replace the precious hormone and since adipose tissue is a natural carrier of estrogen, fat gets placed around the belly to make up for the loss. Many women suffer with the dreaded “menapot” and are frantically searching for answers to reduce the size of their menopause middles. Fortunately foods high in fiber have been shown to reduce weight gain during menopause by allowing us to feel full on less.