Good Morning,
Low-carbs, no carbs, keto, oh my! Carbs have gotten a bad rap for years. But when it comes to menopuase and weight management cutting carbs is not the solution, cutting carbs can actually backfire.
Here’s the truth: Your brain, hormones and energy levels need healthy carbs, especially during this transitional time. Go too low on carbs and you may notice more fatigue, mood swings, brain fog and even disrupted sleep.
The real issue? It’s not kind of carbs, it’s also what we put on them.
What to Eat Instead:
Skip the white bread and ultra-processed junk. Instead, go for whole, fiber-rich carbs that help keep your hormones steady and your energy sustained:
- Oats: amazing for fiber + blood sugar balance
- Quinoa: a complete plant protein + energizing complex carb
- Sweet potatoes: grounding, naturally sweet and rich in beta carotene
- Chickpeas: great for gut health and hormone metabolism
These whole carbs help regulate cortisol, support serotonin and give your body the nourishment it craves, without the crash.
Carbs aren’t the enemy. They’re your fuel. And in menopause, the right ones can make all the difference, especially when you’re not loading them up with animal fats like cheese, sour cream, bacon or oils.
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.
