Eating for your hormones in menopause

Menopause is a part of life for around half of the world’s population, marked by hormonal changes that cause varying symptoms and experiences. In this podcast, nutritionist Mel Bald discusses the physiological changes and the role that the food we eat can play in supporting the body through this period of transition.

 

This podcast refers to women and a general age range for the onset of menopausal symptoms, however we acknowledge that menopause can affect a broad range of people and not only cisgender women (those whose gender identity matches the sex they are assigned at birth). Menopausal symptoms, caused by fluctuations in oestrogen, progesterone and testosterone, can also be brought on by certain medicines, health conditions, surgeries or hormone therapies, and do not always directly correlate with the age of menopausal individuals. For more information, please speak with your doctor.

 

(0.42) Hormonal changes that occur during menopause and effects on overall health and wellbeing

(3.46) The role of nutrition in supporting hormonal imbalances and symptoms

(4.48) Dietary pattens to follow in menopause

(5.20) Specific foods to incorporate into the diet

(13.04) Protein and carbohydrates

(17.15) Food or dietary habits to avoid

(21.56) The impact of weight on hormonal balance

(26.31) Further information on menopause and nutrition

 

Useful resources

Jean Hailes

Australian Menopause Society

Better Health Channel

Healthier Together recipes

 

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