I personally know how docs blame almost everything on menopause when a patient has ovaries and is in the menopause age range, but the diet recs printout isn’t the same. The diet recs are generic and probably given to everyone who sees an ortho. I’m pretty sure it’s part of the Epic software package.

I’ve noticed it’s more of a trend to offer diet and exercise recommendations in place of opioid prescriptions. I’ve received similar printouts with generic diet and exercise plans from orthos.

It’s not about physical weight, it’s about healing and joint health. The food items are anti-inflammatory (Google avocados and joint health or inflammation). Alcohol, sugar, and saturated fat trigger inflammation.

Avocado has anti-inflammatory properties and is good for joint health. It looks like she’s suggesting an anti-inflammatory diet.

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