8. Navigating Hormonal Changes, Body Image, and Nutrition in Your 40s and 50s | Perimenopause, Unlearning Diet Culture & More

Nutrition Unfiltered

Most women know they will experience menopause in their 50s, but very few women know that there’s an entire hormonal change that happens before menopause: perimenopause. From hot flashes to weight gain, this unpredictable shift can have us feeling out of control of our bodies, so in this episode I’m sharing how to care for yourself nutritionally during this time, what exactly is happening in your body, and some commiserating about the oh-so-lovely changes that

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Some key takeaways from this episode include:

• Perimenopause can happen anytime between your mid-30s to your 50s. Fifteen years is a huge window, but everyone’s body is different, so unfortunately the time window is very unpredictable.
• Some of the symptoms of perimenopause include irregular periods, mood swings, sweating, slower metabolism, and dry skin. All of these lead to women feeling out of control of their bodies, which can be really frustrating.
• It’s important to make sure you’re eating enough protein to maintain your muscle mass (which decreases as we age), do strength training exercises, consume magnesium-rich foods, and eat a balanced diet that has carbs and healthy fats.

Nutrition Unfiltered is the place where nutrition science meets sass. We tackle the tough nutrition questions with science, education, and experience all while making it fun and unfiltered. Get ready to learn and listen as dietitians shoot it straight. Nutrition Unfiltered is hosted by Christy Maloney, RD, LDN, CEDS-C CPT, the Founder of Enhance Nutrition Associates.

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