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Common Hormonal Imbalances + Causes + Symptoms in Women

February 25, 2024
Hi, I’m Jeannine
Hi, I’m Jeannine

Hi, I’m Jeannine

I'm a certified health and wellness coach with a passion for cooking and photographing beautiful, colorful, healthy food. I provide healthy plant-forward recipe inspiration for those who want to look and feel their healthiest from the inside out. I'm so glad you stopped by!

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Raise your hand if you've Googled "hormone imbalance" and ended up in a spiral of supplements, seed cycling forums, and conflicting advice 🙋‍♀️ I see you. And I want to offer you a reframe. Your hormones are not the problem. They are messengers — and right now, they're delivering a message you haven't fully heard yet. Estrogen, progesterone, cortisol, insulin — they respond. To your food. Your sleep. Your stress levels. Your relationship with rest. The environment you're living in daily is the direct input your hormonal system is working from. And while yes, in perimenopause your hormones shift, we have the power over how intensely we the feel those shifts. So before you spend another dollar on a protocol, ask yourself the honest questions on slide 4. Because in my experience working with women, the answer is almost never "you need more supplements." It's usually: → You're not eating enough → Your blood sugar is on a rollercoaster → You're running on 6 hours of sleep and calling it fine → Your body is in a low-grade stress response it can't get out of None of that is your fault. But it is within your power to change. Your body is not broken. It is brilliant. It's doing exactly what it was designed to do with what it's been given. Give it something different, and watch what happens. Save this post for the next time you're tempted to buy another supplement before doing the basics first. #perimenopause #hormonehealth #guthealth #inflammation #nutrition
Raise your hand if you've Googled "hormone imbalance" and ended up in a spiral of supplements, seed cycling forums, and conflicting advice 🙋‍♀️ I see you. And I want to offer you a reframe. Your hormones are not the problem. They are messengers — and right now, they're delivering a message you haven't fully heard yet. Estrogen, progesterone, cortisol, insulin — they respond. To your food. Your sleep. Your stress levels. Your relationship with rest. The environment you're living in daily is the direct input your hormonal system is working from. And while yes, in perimenopause your hormones shift, we have the power over how intensely we the feel those shifts. So before you spend another dollar on a protocol, ask yourself the honest questions on slide 4. Because in my experience working with women, the answer is almost never "you need more supplements." It's usually: → You're not eating enough → Your blood sugar is on a rollercoaster → You're running on 6 hours of sleep and calling it fine → Your body is in a low-grade stress response it can't get out of None of that is your fault. But it is within your power to change. Your body is not broken. It is brilliant. It's doing exactly what it was designed to do with what it's been given. Give it something different, and watch what happens. Save this post for the next time you're tempted to buy another supplement before doing the basics first. #perimenopause #hormonehealth #guthealth #inflammation #nutrition
Raise your hand if you've Googled "hormone imbalance" and ended up in a spiral of supplements, seed cycling forums, and conflicting advice 🙋‍♀️ I see you. And I want to offer you a reframe. Your hormones are not the problem. They are messengers — and right now, they're delivering a message you haven't fully heard yet. Estrogen, progesterone, cortisol, insulin — they respond. To your food. Your sleep. Your stress levels. Your relationship with rest. The environment you're living in daily is the direct input your hormonal system is working from. And while yes, in perimenopause your hormones shift, we have the power over how intensely we the feel those shifts. So before you spend another dollar on a protocol, ask yourself the honest questions on slide 4. Because in my experience working with women, the answer is almost never "you need more supplements." It's usually: → You're not eating enough → Your blood sugar is on a rollercoaster → You're running on 6 hours of sleep and calling it fine → Your body is in a low-grade stress response it can't get out of None of that is your fault. But it is within your power to change. Your body is not broken. It is brilliant. It's doing exactly what it was designed to do with what it's been given. Give it something different, and watch what happens. Save this post for the next time you're tempted to buy another supplement before doing the basics first. #perimenopause #hormonehealth #guthealth #inflammation #nutrition
Raise your hand if you've Googled "hormone imbalance" and ended up in a spiral of supplements, seed cycling forums, and conflicting advice 🙋‍♀️ I see you. And I want to offer you a reframe. Your hormones are not the problem. They are messengers — and right now, they're delivering a message you haven't fully heard yet. Estrogen, progesterone, cortisol, insulin — they respond. To your food. Your sleep. Your stress levels. Your relationship with rest. The environment you're living in daily is the direct input your hormonal system is working from. And while yes, in perimenopause your hormones shift, we have the power over how intensely we the feel those shifts. So before you spend another dollar on a protocol, ask yourself the honest questions on slide 4. Because in my experience working with women, the answer is almost never "you need more supplements." It's usually: → You're not eating enough → Your blood sugar is on a rollercoaster → You're running on 6 hours of sleep and calling it fine → Your body is in a low-grade stress response it can't get out of None of that is your fault. But it is within your power to change. Your body is not broken. It is brilliant. It's doing exactly what it was designed to do with what it's been given. Give it something different, and watch what happens. Save this post for the next time you're tempted to buy another supplement before doing the basics first. #perimenopause #hormonehealth #guthealth #inflammation #nutrition
Raise your hand if you've Googled "hormone imbalance" and ended up in a spiral of supplements, seed cycling forums, and conflicting advice 🙋‍♀️ I see you. And I want to offer you a reframe. Your hormones are not the problem. They are messengers — and right now, they're delivering a message you haven't fully heard yet. Estrogen, progesterone, cortisol, insulin — they respond. To your food. Your sleep. Your stress levels. Your relationship with rest. The environment you're living in daily is the direct input your hormonal system is working from. And while yes, in perimenopause your hormones shift, we have the power over how intensely we the feel those shifts. So before you spend another dollar on a protocol, ask yourself the honest questions on slide 4. Because in my experience working with women, the answer is almost never "you need more supplements." It's usually: → You're not eating enough → Your blood sugar is on a rollercoaster → You're running on 6 hours of sleep and calling it fine → Your body is in a low-grade stress response it can't get out of None of that is your fault. But it is within your power to change. Your body is not broken. It is brilliant. It's doing exactly what it was designed to do with what it's been given. Give it something different, and watch what happens. Save this post for the next time you're tempted to buy another supplement before doing the basics first. #perimenopause #hormonehealth #guthealth #inflammation #nutrition
Raise your hand if you've Googled "hormone imbalance" and ended up in a spiral of supplements, seed cycling forums, and conflicting advice 🙋‍♀️ I see you. And I want to offer you a reframe. Your hormones are not the problem. They are messengers — and right now, they're delivering a message you haven't fully heard yet. Estrogen, progesterone, cortisol, insulin — they respond. To your food. Your sleep. Your stress levels. Your relationship with rest. The environment you're living in daily is the direct input your hormonal system is working from. And while yes, in perimenopause your hormones shift, we have the power over how intensely we the feel those shifts. So before you spend another dollar on a protocol, ask yourself the honest questions on slide 4. Because in my experience working with women, the answer is almost never "you need more supplements." It's usually: → You're not eating enough → Your blood sugar is on a rollercoaster → You're running on 6 hours of sleep and calling it fine → Your body is in a low-grade stress response it can't get out of None of that is your fault. But it is within your power to change. Your body is not broken. It is brilliant. It's doing exactly what it was designed to do with what it's been given. Give it something different, and watch what happens. Save this post for the next time you're tempted to buy another supplement before doing the basics first. #perimenopause #hormonehealth #guthealth #inflammation #nutrition
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Raise your hand if you've Googled "hormone imbalance" and ended up in a spiral of supplements, seed cycling forums, and conflicting advice 🙋‍♀️ I see you. And I want to offer you a reframe. Your hormones are not the problem. They are messengers — and right now, they're delivering a message you haven't fully heard yet. Estrogen, progesterone, cortisol, insulin — they respond. To your food. Your sleep. Your stress levels. Your relationship with rest. The environment you're living in daily is the direct input your hormonal system is working from. And while yes, in perimenopause your hormones shift, we have the power over how intensely we the feel those shifts. So before you spend another dollar on a protocol, ask yourself the honest questions on slide 4. Because in my experience working with women, the answer is almost never "you need more supplements." It's usually: → You're not eating enough → Your blood sugar is on a rollercoaster → You're running on 6 hours of sleep and calling it fine → Your body is in a low-grade stress response it can't get out of None of that is your fault. But it is within your power to change. Your body is not broken. It is brilliant. It's doing exactly what it was designed to do with what it's been given. Give it something different, and watch what happens. Save this post for the next time you're tempted to buy another supplement before doing the basics first. #perimenopause #hormonehealth #guthealth #inflammation #nutrition
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You don’t need one perfect nutrition plan.
You need a simple system that works in your real life. Because the truth is — your needs change depending on your season.
We all have different goals and different seasons - busy week, hormone shifts, fitness goals, gut reset, starting from the beginning... I meet clients where they are and together we build mini systems they can lean on. 
Small, repeatable habits that support your body again and again. Inside this post you’ll find gentle nutrition frameworks for: -when you’re just starting
- when hormones feel off - when life is chaotic - when fat loss or strength is the goal - when gut health needs extra support These aren’t rigid rules — they’re anchors.
Ways to nourish your body consistently through your 40s, 50s and beyond. Aging beautifully isn’t about doing everything perfectly - it’s about doing a few things consistently. Follow @eatbeautifullynutrition for real food nutrition and holistic wellness for women in midlife that makes healthy eating and living feel beautiful. #womenshealth #nutritionist #inflammation #fitmom #guthealth
You don’t need one perfect nutrition plan.
You need a simple system that works in your real life. Because the truth is — your needs change depending on your season.
We all have different goals and different seasons - busy week, hormone shifts, fitness goals, gut reset, starting from the beginning... I meet clients where they are and together we build mini systems they can lean on. 
Small, repeatable habits that support your body again and again. Inside this post you’ll find gentle nutrition frameworks for: -when you’re just starting
- when hormones feel off - when life is chaotic - when fat loss or strength is the goal - when gut health needs extra support These aren’t rigid rules — they’re anchors.
Ways to nourish your body consistently through your 40s, 50s and beyond. Aging beautifully isn’t about doing everything perfectly - it’s about doing a few things consistently. Follow @eatbeautifullynutrition for real food nutrition and holistic wellness for women in midlife that makes healthy eating and living feel beautiful. #womenshealth #nutritionist #inflammation #fitmom #guthealth
You don’t need one perfect nutrition plan.
You need a simple system that works in your real life. Because the truth is — your needs change depending on your season.
We all have different goals and different seasons - busy week, hormone shifts, fitness goals, gut reset, starting from the beginning... I meet clients where they are and together we build mini systems they can lean on. 
Small, repeatable habits that support your body again and again. Inside this post you’ll find gentle nutrition frameworks for: -when you’re just starting
- when hormones feel off - when life is chaotic - when fat loss or strength is the goal - when gut health needs extra support These aren’t rigid rules — they’re anchors.
Ways to nourish your body consistently through your 40s, 50s and beyond. Aging beautifully isn’t about doing everything perfectly - it’s about doing a few things consistently. Follow @eatbeautifullynutrition for real food nutrition and holistic wellness for women in midlife that makes healthy eating and living feel beautiful. #womenshealth #nutritionist #inflammation #fitmom #guthealth
You don’t need one perfect nutrition plan.
You need a simple system that works in your real life. Because the truth is — your needs change depending on your season.
We all have different goals and different seasons - busy week, hormone shifts, fitness goals, gut reset, starting from the beginning... I meet clients where they are and together we build mini systems they can lean on. 
Small, repeatable habits that support your body again and again. Inside this post you’ll find gentle nutrition frameworks for: -when you’re just starting
- when hormones feel off - when life is chaotic - when fat loss or strength is the goal - when gut health needs extra support These aren’t rigid rules — they’re anchors.
Ways to nourish your body consistently through your 40s, 50s and beyond. Aging beautifully isn’t about doing everything perfectly - it’s about doing a few things consistently. Follow @eatbeautifullynutrition for real food nutrition and holistic wellness for women in midlife that makes healthy eating and living feel beautiful. #womenshealth #nutritionist #inflammation #fitmom #guthealth
You don’t need one perfect nutrition plan.
You need a simple system that works in your real life. Because the truth is — your needs change depending on your season.
We all have different goals and different seasons - busy week, hormone shifts, fitness goals, gut reset, starting from the beginning... I meet clients where they are and together we build mini systems they can lean on. 
Small, repeatable habits that support your body again and again. Inside this post you’ll find gentle nutrition frameworks for: -when you’re just starting
- when hormones feel off - when life is chaotic - when fat loss or strength is the goal - when gut health needs extra support These aren’t rigid rules — they’re anchors.
Ways to nourish your body consistently through your 40s, 50s and beyond. Aging beautifully isn’t about doing everything perfectly - it’s about doing a few things consistently. Follow @eatbeautifullynutrition for real food nutrition and holistic wellness for women in midlife that makes healthy eating and living feel beautiful. #womenshealth #nutritionist #inflammation #fitmom #guthealth
You don’t need one perfect nutrition plan.
You need a simple system that works in your real life. Because the truth is — your needs change depending on your season.
We all have different goals and different seasons - busy week, hormone shifts, fitness goals, gut reset, starting from the beginning... I meet clients where they are and together we build mini systems they can lean on. 
Small, repeatable habits that support your body again and again. Inside this post you’ll find gentle nutrition frameworks for: -when you’re just starting
- when hormones feel off - when life is chaotic - when fat loss or strength is the goal - when gut health needs extra support These aren’t rigid rules — they’re anchors.
Ways to nourish your body consistently through your 40s, 50s and beyond. Aging beautifully isn’t about doing everything perfectly - it’s about doing a few things consistently. Follow @eatbeautifullynutrition for real food nutrition and holistic wellness for women in midlife that makes healthy eating and living feel beautiful. #womenshealth #nutritionist #inflammation #fitmom #guthealth
You don’t need one perfect nutrition plan.
You need a simple system that works in your real life. Because the truth is — your needs change depending on your season.
We all have different goals and different seasons - busy week, hormone shifts, fitness goals, gut reset, starting from the beginning... I meet clients where they are and together we build mini systems they can lean on. 
Small, repeatable habits that support your body again and again. Inside this post you’ll find gentle nutrition frameworks for: -when you’re just starting
- when hormones feel off - when life is chaotic - when fat loss or strength is the goal - when gut health needs extra support These aren’t rigid rules — they’re anchors.
Ways to nourish your body consistently through your 40s, 50s and beyond. Aging beautifully isn’t about doing everything perfectly - it’s about doing a few things consistently. Follow @eatbeautifullynutrition for real food nutrition and holistic wellness for women in midlife that makes healthy eating and living feel beautiful. #womenshealth #nutritionist #inflammation #fitmom #guthealth
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You don’t need one perfect nutrition plan.
You need a simple system that works in your real life. Because the truth is — your needs change depending on your season.
We all have different goals and different seasons - busy week, hormone shifts, fitness goals, gut reset, starting from the beginning... I meet clients where they are and together we build mini systems they can lean on. 
Small, repeatable habits that support your body again and again. Inside this post you’ll find gentle nutrition frameworks for: -when you’re just starting
- when hormones feel off - when life is chaotic - when fat loss or strength is the goal - when gut health needs extra support These aren’t rigid rules — they’re anchors.
Ways to nourish your body consistently through your 40s, 50s and beyond. Aging beautifully isn’t about doing everything perfectly - it’s about doing a few things consistently. Follow @eatbeautifullynutrition for real food nutrition and holistic wellness for women in midlife that makes healthy eating and living feel beautiful. #womenshealth #nutritionist #inflammation #fitmom #guthealth
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While I’ve always been active, in 2026 I’m getting serious about building a measurable amount of skeletal muscle. This is because as we move through perimenopause and we lose estrogen, our muscle mass decreases and we become more insulin resistant (which means our cells don’t respond well to insulin so our body needs to make more insulin and blood sugar levels can start to rise – increasing the risk of heart issues, diabetes and increasing weight gain). Right now women are once again being flooded with messages and images about being skinny. But being strong now helps prevent frailty, fractures and loss of independence (also, that “toned body” you may want – that’s the result of building muscle). I’m working to increase my muscle mass for both my current self and future self. I want to stay strong, mobile and independent. I don’t want to be the 1 in 3 people who develop pre-diabetes. I also don’t want to develop osteoporosis. Muscle is protective, muscle is metabolic and muscle is longevity. If you are sick of the narrative that getting older means decline then building strength needs to be part of your “pro-aging plan” 😊 I hope by sharing the ups and downs of my journey I can show others that weights aren’t scary, muscle isn’t “bulky” and its never too late. Follow for real, foundational wellness for women 40+ who want to age differently — and focus on what actually moves the needle. #perimenopause #fitmom #guthealth #inflammation #healthyrecipes
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While I’ve always been active, in 2026 I’m getting serious about building a measurable amount of skeletal muscle. This is because as we move through perimenopause and we lose estrogen, our muscle mass decreases and we become more insulin resistant (which means our cells don’t respond well to insulin so our body needs to make more insulin and blood sugar levels can start to rise – increasing the risk of heart issues, diabetes and increasing weight gain). Right now women are once again being flooded with messages and images about being skinny. But being strong now helps prevent frailty, fractures and loss of independence (also, that “toned body” you may want – that’s the result of building muscle). I’m working to increase my muscle mass for both my current self and future self. I want to stay strong, mobile and independent. I don’t want to be the 1 in 3 people who develop pre-diabetes. I also don’t want to develop osteoporosis. Muscle is protective, muscle is metabolic and muscle is longevity. If you are sick of the narrative that getting older means decline then building strength needs to be part of your “pro-aging plan” 😊 I hope by sharing the ups and downs of my journey I can show others that weights aren’t scary, muscle isn’t “bulky” and its never too late. Follow for real, foundational wellness for women 40+ who want to age differently — and focus on what actually moves the needle. #perimenopause #fitmom #guthealth #inflammation #healthyrecipes
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SAVE for anti-inflammatory meal inspiration and comment MENU and I will send you a link to these asian and mediterranean-inspired dishes. Classic minestrone soup - perfect for meal prep Teriyaki shrimp - you can make this in under 20 minutes. This is my go to dish when I'm making a quick meal for myself. Sheet pan salmon and vegetables - a one pan meal for easy clean-up. Egg roll in a bowl - fan favorite and another quick weeknight meal. Moroccan spiced beef and chickpeas - If you like spices and are tired of the same boring flavors, try this! If you are looking to eat better and feel better FOLLOW @eatbeautifullynutrition for real food nutrition and holistic wellness for women in midlife that makes healthy eating and living feel beautiful. #womenshealth #nutritionist #inflammation #perimenopause #guthealth
SAVE for anti-inflammatory meal inspiration and comment MENU and I will send you a link to these asian and mediterranean-inspired dishes. Classic minestrone soup - perfect for meal prep Teriyaki shrimp - you can make this in under 20 minutes. This is my go to dish when I'm making a quick meal for myself. Sheet pan salmon and vegetables - a one pan meal for easy clean-up. Egg roll in a bowl - fan favorite and another quick weeknight meal. Moroccan spiced beef and chickpeas - If you like spices and are tired of the same boring flavors, try this! If you are looking to eat better and feel better FOLLOW @eatbeautifullynutrition for real food nutrition and holistic wellness for women in midlife that makes healthy eating and living feel beautiful. #womenshealth #nutritionist #inflammation #perimenopause #guthealth
SAVE for anti-inflammatory meal inspiration and comment MENU and I will send you a link to these asian and mediterranean-inspired dishes. Classic minestrone soup - perfect for meal prep Teriyaki shrimp - you can make this in under 20 minutes. This is my go to dish when I'm making a quick meal for myself. Sheet pan salmon and vegetables - a one pan meal for easy clean-up. Egg roll in a bowl - fan favorite and another quick weeknight meal. Moroccan spiced beef and chickpeas - If you like spices and are tired of the same boring flavors, try this! If you are looking to eat better and feel better FOLLOW @eatbeautifullynutrition for real food nutrition and holistic wellness for women in midlife that makes healthy eating and living feel beautiful. #womenshealth #nutritionist #inflammation #perimenopause #guthealth
SAVE for anti-inflammatory meal inspiration and comment MENU and I will send you a link to these asian and mediterranean-inspired dishes. Classic minestrone soup - perfect for meal prep Teriyaki shrimp - you can make this in under 20 minutes. This is my go to dish when I'm making a quick meal for myself. Sheet pan salmon and vegetables - a one pan meal for easy clean-up. Egg roll in a bowl - fan favorite and another quick weeknight meal. Moroccan spiced beef and chickpeas - If you like spices and are tired of the same boring flavors, try this! If you are looking to eat better and feel better FOLLOW @eatbeautifullynutrition for real food nutrition and holistic wellness for women in midlife that makes healthy eating and living feel beautiful. #womenshealth #nutritionist #inflammation #perimenopause #guthealth
SAVE for anti-inflammatory meal inspiration and comment MENU and I will send you a link to these asian and mediterranean-inspired dishes. Classic minestrone soup - perfect for meal prep Teriyaki shrimp - you can make this in under 20 minutes. This is my go to dish when I'm making a quick meal for myself. Sheet pan salmon and vegetables - a one pan meal for easy clean-up. Egg roll in a bowl - fan favorite and another quick weeknight meal. Moroccan spiced beef and chickpeas - If you like spices and are tired of the same boring flavors, try this! If you are looking to eat better and feel better FOLLOW @eatbeautifullynutrition for real food nutrition and holistic wellness for women in midlife that makes healthy eating and living feel beautiful. #womenshealth #nutritionist #inflammation #perimenopause #guthealth
SAVE for anti-inflammatory meal inspiration and comment MENU and I will send you a link to these asian and mediterranean-inspired dishes. Classic minestrone soup - perfect for meal prep Teriyaki shrimp - you can make this in under 20 minutes. This is my go to dish when I'm making a quick meal for myself. Sheet pan salmon and vegetables - a one pan meal for easy clean-up. Egg roll in a bowl - fan favorite and another quick weeknight meal. Moroccan spiced beef and chickpeas - If you like spices and are tired of the same boring flavors, try this! If you are looking to eat better and feel better FOLLOW @eatbeautifullynutrition for real food nutrition and holistic wellness for women in midlife that makes healthy eating and living feel beautiful. #womenshealth #nutritionist #inflammation #perimenopause #guthealth
SAVE for anti-inflammatory meal inspiration and comment MENU and I will send you a link to these asian and mediterranean-inspired dishes. Classic minestrone soup - perfect for meal prep Teriyaki shrimp - you can make this in under 20 minutes. This is my go to dish when I'm making a quick meal for myself. Sheet pan salmon and vegetables - a one pan meal for easy clean-up. Egg roll in a bowl - fan favorite and another quick weeknight meal. Moroccan spiced beef and chickpeas - If you like spices and are tired of the same boring flavors, try this! If you are looking to eat better and feel better FOLLOW @eatbeautifullynutrition for real food nutrition and holistic wellness for women in midlife that makes healthy eating and living feel beautiful. #womenshealth #nutritionist #inflammation #perimenopause #guthealth
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SAVE for anti-inflammatory meal inspiration and comment MENU and I will send you a link to these asian and mediterranean-inspired dishes. Classic minestrone soup - perfect for meal prep Teriyaki shrimp - you can make this in under 20 minutes. This is my go to dish when I'm making a quick meal for myself. Sheet pan salmon and vegetables - a one pan meal for easy clean-up. Egg roll in a bowl - fan favorite and another quick weeknight meal. Moroccan spiced beef and chickpeas - If you like spices and are tired of the same boring flavors, try this! If you are looking to eat better and feel better FOLLOW @eatbeautifullynutrition for real food nutrition and holistic wellness for women in midlife that makes healthy eating and living feel beautiful. #womenshealth #nutritionist #inflammation #perimenopause #guthealth
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Many women over 40 aren’t under-eating protein - they are under-eating fiber. So I'm going to try to give fiber the PR it deserves! Fiber isn’t just about 💩😆. It’s a hormone and inflammation tool—especially in your 40s. Here's the deal (the sciency nerdy stuff)... After estrogen is used by the body, it’s sent to the gut to be eliminated. When fiber intake is low (and there's not enough movement in your colon), estrogen can be reabsorbed instead of excreted. (what you need to know) That recirculation can contribute to: • PMS • Bloating • Heavier periods • More intense perimenopause symptoms • Higher inflammatory load Fiber helps by: -Binding estrogen in the gut - Supporting regular bowel movements to get rid of the estrogen and reduces reabdorotio -Feeding beneficial gut bacteria (the estrobolome) - Lowers gut-driven inflammation - Supports steadier blood sugar + cortisol (both influence inflammation + hormones) Translation: Fiber helps your body clear hormones efficiently and calm inflammatio so symptoms don’t compound. Focus on fiber at every meal from: vegetables berries beans + lentils nuts + seeds whole grains (pro-tip - save my fiber guide in my feed) #perimenopause #guthealth #womenshealth #antiinflammatory #hormonehealth
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Many women over 40 aren’t under-eating protein - they are under-eating fiber. So I'm going to try to give fiber the PR it deserves! Fiber isn’t just about 💩😆. It’s a hormone and inflammation tool—especially in your 40s. Here's the deal (the sciency nerdy stuff)... After estrogen is used by the body, it’s sent to the gut to be eliminated. When fiber intake is low (and there's not enough movement in your colon), estrogen can be reabsorbed instead of excreted. (what you need to know) That recirculation can contribute to: • PMS • Bloating • Heavier periods • More intense perimenopause symptoms • Higher inflammatory load Fiber helps by: -Binding estrogen in the gut - Supporting regular bowel movements to get rid of the estrogen and reduces reabdorotio -Feeding beneficial gut bacteria (the estrobolome) - Lowers gut-driven inflammation - Supports steadier blood sugar + cortisol (both influence inflammation + hormones) Translation: Fiber helps your body clear hormones efficiently and calm inflammatio so symptoms don’t compound. Focus on fiber at every meal from: vegetables berries beans + lentils nuts + seeds whole grains (pro-tip - save my fiber guide in my feed) #perimenopause #guthealth #womenshealth #antiinflammatory #hormonehealth
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