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PRACTICAL NUTRITION FOR WOMEN NAVIGATING MENOPAUSE & PERIMENOPAUSE. NO TRENDS, NO FLUFF.
This is where an RD cuts through the noise. Every post on this blog is built around whole foods, real stores, and the science of what is actually happening to your body during perimenopause and menopause.
No supplements. No wellness trends. Just practical, evidence-based answers to the questions you’re actually asking.
Considering a GLP-1 in Menopause? Here's What Food-First Nutrition Looks Like Alongside It
With a generic GLP-1 now available in Canada, the conversation has moved from specialist offices to everyday life. This post isn't here to tell you what to decide — that conversation belongs with your doctor. It's here to answer what comes next: if you do start one, what does food-first nutrition look like alongside it? A Canadian RD explains what to put in place before you begin — and why it matters more in menopause than at any other stage of life.
The Sneaky Protein Boost Guide for Perimenopause: How to Add More Protein to Every Meal Without Changing What You Cook
You don't need new recipes. You need a few well-placed additions to the meals you're already making. A Canadian RD breaks down the sneaky protein boosts and intentional swaps that make hitting your perimenopause protein target sustainable — breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
Supplements in Menopause - What an RD Actually Recommends (and what’s Just Marketing)
Not all supplements are created equal - and in menopause, the marketing is particularly loud. As a Canadian Registered Dietitian navigating perimenopause myself, here’s my evidence-based breakdown of what’s actually worth considering, what has weak evidence behind it, and why food-first doesn’t mean food-only.