I decided to work on myself from the inside-out this year. I’ve always skated by on an inherited youthful look until right about 2022. Nothing that I used on my skin previously seemed to work. I did the drinking of water, switching up of supplements, then started researching collagen. With our bodies going through countless changes, one significant change we experience as women is the gradual decline of collagen production. But, what is Collagen? Collagen is an abundant protein in our bodies, making up about one-third of its total protein content. It plays a crucial role in providing structure and support to our skin, hair, nails, bones, joints, and connective tissues. Think of it as the glue that holds everything together. As we age, our bodies produce less collagen, leading to wrinkles, sagging skin, brittle nails, and joint pain. Supplementing with collagen is something that can help counteract these effects,
Category: Nutrition and Diet
Topics on nutrition, dietary changes, and meal planning to support hormonal balance, bone health, and overall well-being during the menopausal transition.
I go back and forth between meatless meals and including meat in my dietary plans. I’ll go weeks without meat, but eventually I’ll add some salmon, and some lean beef. I’m not a huge fan of chicken breast just because I don’t like how dry it tastes in my mouth. The few times I do eat it, I’m sitting chewing like a cow chewing curd. Moo! I’m trying to be more intentional on meal planning, balancing gut health and working on desserts that are will curb the craving for sweets but on the healthier side. I’m a strong believer that you can basically have it all BUT in a healthy way. This is what I have so far, feel free to add to the list in the comments. (Note: Pancakes made with coconut flour are delish!) Remember to listen to your body’s cues, prioritize whole, nutrient-dense foods, and nourish yourself
I don’t know about y’all but I feel like I have tried keto, I’ve tried going no meat which if you know me, you’d know that wasn’t going to last, ha! I actually do like Mediterranean food but personally I feel its very labor intensive so I am very random with it. When I googled the different food benefits and the ‘why’s’, I realize I don’t eat too badly. The one major thing that works against me is the insane urge to bake a whole cake and as an empty nester, that’s a no no. Hold on, let me upload a real picture, by me so you can understand the struggle. Yummy! But I digress… or I may have just come up with a new topic to discuss. Theee sugar cravings! Let’s look at some superfoods and their benefits for our peri and menopause community. Let me know in the