Women have a general knowledge of menopause, and an idea of what to expect but many are less informed about the details like their changing nutrient needs and the specific of what they could expect in perimenopause and menopause.
Food is so much more than energy for our bodies. Research shows that to eat with others improves health, wellbeing and makes us happier.
Menopause can be a time of stress and mood swings. Many women will turn to food to calm down.
How many times did you reach out for the fridge when you were anxious or unhappy?
There are many ways to cook. There are simple 3 or 5 ingredient recipes and more complicated and intricate ones. Do what is pleasurable for you. Just make sure that the way you make your meals incorporates elements that bring you better health and boost your energy.
Ultra-processed food is bad for you because it contains many chemicals that can be harmful to your health.
Do you know what some of the additives in ultra-processed food come from?
Color in food points to rich nutrients. When you eat a diet rich in nutrients, you are likely to have a lower probability of heart disease and cancer.
There is raising evidence that natural fats are good, sugar is very bad, and processed foods are terrible for your health.
Food is one of the most important factors that will determine how well you age and how healthy you remain as you grow older.
When I reached 50, insomnia and night sweats invaded my nights. My days were not spared either; they were interrupted by severe hot flashes, anxiety and light depression. I turned to comfort food again…
Menopause can be defined as the natural physiologic process experienced by every aging woman; yet, every woman can experience this transition stage in different ways.