Vegan Menopause Blog

GLP-1 is a hormone your body naturally produces that helps you feel full, satisfied, and steady around food. It slows digestion so you stay full longer, reduces the urge to keep eating, and helps stabilize blood sugar so you’re not riding that rollercoaster of cravings and energy crashes.

Have you been wondering whether a vegan diet is good for menopause and beyond? With so many popular books, experts, podcasts, and even doctors insisting that women need  animal protein to thrive in midlife, you might feel unsure if your food choices are going to keep you healthy during menopause. The message that you should eat more meat to get stronger, leaner, healthier during menopause is everywhere. And when you're doing your best to take care of yourself, you might be qu

If you’ve been reading up about menopause, chances are you’ve heard that lifting heavy weights is the ultimate solution to staying strong, keeping your bones healthy, and maintaining your shape. And while that advice sounds empowering, there’s a caveat: if you’re exhausted, stressed, and already running on empty, suddenly pushing yourself into heavy weight training could potentially do more harm than good. Yes, strength training is important, but that doesn’t mean every wom

As you notice changes in your body and mood, the scale seems stuck, and your body feels unfamiliar, it’s easy to believe that menopause is the beginning of decline. As you notice changes in your body and the reflection in the mirror feels less like ‘you,’ it can feel like your confidence and sense of attractiveness are slipping away. It can feel like you’re watching your sparkle fade, and that there’s nothing you can do about it. But menopause is not the end of your best year

When women find out that I help vegan women in menopause feel better, lose weight, and improve their hormone health naturally, one of the first things they ask is: “So… what actually happens during the sessions?” I completely understand why it’s such a common question. Menopause coaching can feel a bit mysterious if you’ve never experienced it before. You might be worried that I won’t cover your  specific issues, whether that’s stubborn weight gain, hot flashes, digestive tr

This mindset of “I have to do everything perfectly or not at all” is holds many women back from starting their weight loss. You don’t need to be perfect to start making progress.

Imagine this: what if menopause didn’t have to feel like an uphill battle? What if, instead of feeling tired, stressed, and out of control, you could feel lighter, more energetic, and fall back in love with your body again? If you’re like many women navigating menopause, you might be wishing for a clear, proven path to help you feel better in your skin, lose weight, and sleep soundly again. You’re ready for a method that’s kind to you, sustainable, and fits into your busy li

Does this sound familiar? You want to feel good in your body again, maybe slip back into your favorite clothes, but the idea of giving up chocolate or counting every calorie makes you want to throw in the towel. You’re not alone, and the good news is, you don’t  have to go on a restrictive diet to see real results. If you’re a vegan or vegetarian woman navigating menopause, you might feel like your body is working against you. Between busy workdays, stress, and changing hormo

You might be in your 40s or 50s, trying to keep up with a demanding job, managing everyone else’s needs, and suddenly finding that your own body feels unfamiliar. The things that used to work, like cutting calories or hitting the gym hard, just don’t anymore, or even backfire. Maybe you’ve started gaining weight out of nowhere, or your emotions feel more intense or unpredictable than usual, and no one around you seems to get it. If that’s you, I see you. I’ve been there too.

That stubborn belly weight that shows up during menopause can feel like it came out of nowhere and refuses to leave. You're eating how you always have, maybe even trying harder, and yet your clothes feel tighter and your energy is drained. Many women going through menopause notice changes in their body composition, especially around the midline. And while the weight gain might feel frustrating, it’s not just about aesthetics. Abdominal fat is linked to increased risk for diab

If you're a vegan woman transitioning through menopause, you've probably wondered if you should be using protein powder. Maybe you've got a tub of vegan protein powder sitting unopened in your pantry because the last one tasted like chalk. Or maybe you’ve tried a few scoops here and there but never got into the habit of using it regularly.

If you’re trying to navigate through menopause, you probably know how much diet can impact your symptoms. From managing weight gain and stabilizing energy levels to supporting hormone balance and reducing hot flashes, the right foods can make a significant difference in how you feel each day. As a vegan menopause coach and nutritionist, I’m here to guide you through a balanced way of eating that nourishes your body, supports hormonal health, boosts metabolism, and keeps you e

In this episode, I met with Brenda Davis, a registered dietician, plant-based trailblazer and an internationally acclaimed speaker. Brenda has been a featured speaker at medical, nutrition, and dietetic conferences in 28 countries on 6 continents. As a prolific nutrition writer, Brenda has authored/co-authored 13 books with over a million copies in print in 12 languages. Her latest book, Plant-Powered Protein , was released in 2023. Brenda has also authored and co-authored nu

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