For this week’s Monday Menopause, I’m looking at a topic that researchers are beginning to explore much more closely, Inflammation.
For years, menopause symptoms like hot flashes, joint discomfort, fatigue and brain fog were viewed mainly as hormonal changes. While hormones certainly play a role, scientists are now discovering that inflammation and metabolic shifts in the body may also contribute to many of these symptoms.
When inflammation levels rise, it can influence how the body regulates temperature, energy, mood and even sleep. This has led researchers to explore how lifestyle, especially diet, might help calm some of these internal processes.
One approach gaining attention is focusing on anti-inflammatory plant foods. Colorful fruits and vegetables are packed with natural compounds that help support the body’s ability to manage inflammation. Foods like berries, leafy greens, nuts and spices such as turmeric contain antioxidants and phytonutrients that may help promote balance during this transition.
The goal isn’t perfection, simply adding more whole plant foods to your meals can begin to support your body in gentle, nourishing ways.
Small choices, repeated daily, can make a meaningful difference.
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.
