“Eat more protein” is one of the loudest messages women hear during menopause.
But for many bodies, more protein isn’t always better, especially when it comes at the expense of fiber, digestion and metabolic balance.
During hormonal shifts, the body often responds better to steady, whole-food nourishment, not heavier or more rigid meals. This is where plant-based eating quietly supports menopause.
Whole plant foods naturally pair protein with fiber, antioxidants and minerals, helping stabilize blood sugar, support gut health and reduce the stress that extremes can place on the body.
Menopause nutrition isn’t about adding more and more of one thing. It’s about choosing foods that support the whole system.
I started out over 10 years ago watching Forks Over Knives, decided to “try out” the plant-based meal plan and had shockingly incredible results. I’ve never turned back. I have lost nearly 50 pounds, and that is just one side effect that me, my family, friends and clients have experienced after making the change.
Having been an incredible cook my entire adult life, I started my own personal chef service, NuYu Nourish, to extend my help to others. I interned under a celebrity chef, became a celebrity chef myself and have been expanding my reach and goals ever since! My plan follows strictly and simply those of Dr. Mcdougall, Dr. T. Colin Campbell and Dr. Esselstyn.
