Balancing Fiber Intake and Hormonal Health in Aging

Lisa Valente, a registered dietitian and Healthline nutrition editor, discusses essential nutrition and wellness strategies for midlife women. She debunks common nutrition myths, explores the importance of protein intake for women in perimenopause and menopause, and compares plant versus animal proteins.

This episode covers how to increase fibre for gut and hormonal health, manage 'menopausal munchies,' and provides practical meal prep tips for busy schedules. Emphasizing a balanced approach, they encourage flexibility and self-kindness in diet. Lisa also highlights the value of learning from life's challenges, such as bad days or mistakes, and introduces the concept of breaking the day into quarters for better balance in nutrition and wellness.

Episode Overview:
0:00 Intro/Teaser
4:31 Exploring Benefits of Protein Intake
13:29 Benefits of Fiber in Diet
18:09 The Importance of Dietary Fiber
25:30 Importance of Pre and Post-Workout Nutrition
30:48 Managing Hunger and Weight During Menopause
36:19 Balancing Protein and Fiber Intake
41:51 Tips for Increasing Protein Intake
47:50 Navigating Meal Prep and Sweeteners
57:57 Lessons in Imperfection and Recovery

Resources mentioned in this episode:
Lisa on Healthline - https://www.healthline.com/authors/lisa-valente
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/healthline

Bio:
Lisa Valente is a registered dietitian with over a decade of editorial experience working with health and nutrition content. She loves breaking down complex science and health information, making it easier for people to understand while maintaining the accuracy and integrity of the content. Lisa holds a Master of Science in nutrition communications from the Friedman School of Nutrition Science and Policy at Tufts University and completed her dietetic internship at Massachusetts General Hospital.

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