The 5 Biggest Nutrition Mistakes Women Make After 40

If you’re dealing with menopause weight gain, perimenopause symptoms that are taking over your life, bloating after meals you’ve eaten for years, or just trying to figure out what to eat to support your health and nutrition in midlife, this episode is for you. Andrea Donsky is a nutritionist, seven-time published menopause researcher, and bestselling author of Nourishing Menopause, and she has surveyed more than 5,300 women to find out exactly what is happening to our bodies in perimenopause and menopause, and what nutrition can actually do about it. In this episode, Tamsen and Andrea cover: - Why your body feels like it changed overnight and what is actually happening hormonally - The gut microbiome shift that happens in menopause - Why you’re bloated after meals you’ve loved your whole life - The simple framework you can use today to build the ideal menopause plate - How much protein you actually need - Why fiber is just as important as protein (and how much you actually need per day) - The foods that help with brain fog, including the specific omega-3 sources that support cognition - Foods that trigger hot flashes - The one food group that research now shows can actually reduce vasomotor symptoms - The minerals most women in midlife are deficient in - The non-negotiable supplements Andrea recommends for every woman in perimenopause and menopause - Phantom smells: what they are and why they happen Plus, Andrea shares her own perimenopause story and what she did to address phantom smells and weight gain. If you liked this episode, then you’ll like: The Gut Doctor: How to Boost Energy and Lose Belly Fat For everything mentioned in this episode, click this link If you want a say on our upcoming guests, fill out ⁠this form Stay connected with Tamsen: ⁠⁠⁠⁠Get ⁠Tamsen's newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠ filled with free tools⁠ to living better, feeling stronger, and knowing you’re never alone Get Tamsen’s NYT instant bestselling book, ⁠⁠⁠⁠How To Menopause⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Free Resources⁠⁠⁠⁠ from Tamsen Watch all the episodes on ⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow Tamsen on ⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠ The Tamsen Show on ⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow Tamsen on ⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow Andrea on Instagram Get Andrea's book, Nourishing Menopause: Powerful Nutrition and Lifestyle Strategies to Feel Your Best Sponsors: For a limited time, try OneSkin with 15% off using code TAMSEN at oneskin.co/TAMSEN Learn more about your ad choices, click here Medical Disclaimer: The information provided in this podcast is for educational and informational purposes only and is not intended as medical advice. Always consult with a qualified healthcare professional regarding any medical concerns or treatment options. The views expressed by guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of The Tamsen Show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices