Get seven days worth of breakfast, lunch, and dinner meals, tons of nutritional and pro tips,
and a printable weekly meal planner inside the Menopause Meal Tips.
I have a confession to make 😬 …
Even though I have been a fitness professional for the past 30 years, I have not always had the best eating habits.
Throughout my 20’s as a professional dancer, eating healthy was not as important as looking a certain way to “fit the mold”. I’m happy that times are-a -changing and body inclusivity is paving the way for (hopefully) a world that is less focused on “how” we look and more on “how” we feel.
I truly believe food is medicine (along with movement and mindset). As Jack LaLanne said, “Exercise is king. Nutrition is queen. Put them together and you’ve got a kingdom.”
Empowering and educating women to help them make choices that will not just increase their health span, but also fill them with energy and vitality is one of my greatest passions in life, which is why I am SUPER excited to share with you this amazing menu.
I teamed up with Julie Cobble, MS, RDN, CPT to create this 7-day menopause focused menu. Julie is a top trainer in the fitness industry and is also incredibly passionate about educating people to have confidence in the food choices that they make.
She designed this menu specifically to help meet the needs of menopausal women.
The most important aspects of this menu are balance and nutrient density. Each meal has a wonderful balance of macronutrients; carbohydrates, protein, and healthy fats and is packed with vitamins, and minerals.
The suggested carbohydrates, (the most efficient form of energy that the body can utilize), are from nutrient dense sources such as fruits and vegetables, and whole grains which are high in fiber, and support your gut health.
We included a variety of protein sources from both animal and plant-based foods to help match any personal preference and lifestyle.
The fat sources included in this menu contain anti-inflammatory properties, and foods like salmon, nuts, and avocado, found in many of these meals, support heart health.
Feel free to individualize the menu, as this framework is intended to guide you in consuming foods that support your heart, hormones, and overall health, and that taste great too!
Julie also added in lots of fabulous nutritional-pro tips like this gem “your body absorbs the iron in spinach more easily when paired with vitamin C, so add tomatoes, peppers or citrus to your spinach salad.”
Following this menu and the guidelines Julie put together has had a HUGE impact on my energy levels and overall sense of well-being.
I no longer have days where I feel inclined to indulge in sugar cravings. I feel satiety and don’t feel the need to snack throughout the day.
I think I big part of this is due to the combination of certain foods and the balance of macronutrients, making my body and hormones happy 👏💪 I hope you feel the same!
Fuel up with all the good stuff, and remember, you’re a limited edition so take care of that beautiful body!
Get seven days worth of breakfast, lunch, and dinner meals, tons of nutritional and pro tips, and a printable weekly meal planner inside the Menopause Meal Tips. An 11-page downloadable PDF guide because menopause can be hard – so make eating easy!
