The Midlife Plate: What I Actually Recommend My Patients Eat
During perimenopause and menopause, shifting estrogen levels change how your body handles insulin, stores fat, builds muscle, regulates appetite, and even processes stress. The dietary advice that worked in your 20s and 30s often backfires in midlife. That’s why I focus less on restriction and more on building a plate that supports your changing biology. Here’s what that looks like in practice.
10 Small Daily Habits That Transform Metabolic Health in Midlife
Improving metabolic health in midlife does not require an extreme overhaul, but rather a handful of simple habits practiced consistently. Small changes like walking after meals, eating more protein and vegetables, prioritizing sleep, and building muscle can significantly improve blood sugar, energy, hormones, and long term health.
10 Numbers Midlife Women Need to Know for Metabolic, Hormonal and Long-Term Health
Midlife brings major shifts in hormones, metabolism, and cardiovascular health. This guide breaks down the 10 most important biomarkers every woman in her 40s, 50s, and beyond should track from blood pressure and fasting glucose to ApoB, Lp(a), thyroid labs, and more. Understanding these numbers can help you prevent disease, improve energy, and stay ahead of metabolic changes before symptoms appear.