The Power of Fiber & Protein in Perimenopause with Lisa Valente MS, RD

Lisa Valente, a registered dietitian and Healthline nutrition
editor, discusses essential nutrition and wellness strategies for
midlife women. She debunks common nutrition myths, explores the
importance of protein intake for women in perimenopause and
menopause, and compares plant versus animal proteins.


This episode covers how to increase fibre for gut and hormonal
health, manage 'menopausal munchies,' and provides practical meal
prep tips for busy schedules. Emphasizing a balanced approach,
they encourage flexibility and self-kindness in diet. Lisa also
highlights the value of learning from life's challenges, such as
bad days or mistakes, and introduces the concept of breaking the
day into quarters for better balance in nutrition and wellness.


Episode Overview:
0:00 Intro/Teaser
4:31 Exploring Benefits of Protein Intake
13:29 Benefits of Fiber in Diet
18:09 The Importance of Dietary Fiber
25:30 Importance of Pre and Post-Workout Nutrition
30:48 Managing Hunger and Weight During Menopause
36:19 Balancing Protein and Fiber Intake
41:51 Tips for Increasing Protein Intake
47:50 Navigating Meal Prep and Sweeteners
57:57 Lessons in Imperfection and Recovery


Resources mentioned in this episode:
Lisa on Healthline -
https://www.healthline.com/authors/lisa-valente
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/healthline


Bio:
Lisa Valente is a registered dietitian with over a decade of
editorial experience working with health and nutrition content.
She loves breaking down complex science and health information,
making it easier for people to understand while maintaining the
accuracy and integrity of the content. Lisa holds a Master of
Science in nutrition communications from the Friedman School of
Nutrition Science and Policy at Tufts University and completed
her dietetic internship at Massachusetts General Hospital.


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