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

  • Oct 14 2024
  • Length: 1 hr and 7 mins
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The Power of Fiber & Protein in Perimenopause with Lisa Valente MS, RD

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  • 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/Teaser4:31 Exploring Benefits of Protein Intake13:29 Benefits of Fiber in Diet18:09 The Importance of Dietary Fiber25:30 Importance of Pre and Post-Workout Nutrition30:48 Managing Hunger and Weight During Menopause36:19 Balancing Protein and Fiber Intake41:51 Tips for Increasing Protein Intake47:50 Navigating Meal Prep and Sweeteners57:57 Lessons in Imperfection and RecoveryResources mentioned in this episode:Lisa on Healthline - https://www.healthline.com/authors/lisa-valenteInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/healthlineBio: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.We are grateful to our sponsors:CAROL BIKEThis is my favourite cardio for speed drills! Five minutes and done! One of the coolest things about the CAROL Bike is that it is AI driven so it gives you custom workouts based on your very own fitness level. For a limited time, you can get $100 off a CAROL Bike. Use the code BETTER at https://carolbike.com.EQUIP COLOSTRUM GUMMIESCore colostrum contains growth and signalling factors that will help repair intestinal damage and connective tissue issues. You can take them with or without food anytime, and they are a delicious sweet treat that is going to help repair your digestive tract. If you are interested in learning more, go to https://EquipFoods.com/better and use code BETTER to save 20% off your first order.COLDTUREEmbrace the cold with Coldture, the simplest and most fun way to feel the benefit of cold water immersion from the comfort of your home without having to load up ice in the bathtub. Head on over to https://coldture.com/drstephanie and use code DRSTEPHANIE to get an exclusive discount.NOW OPEN! EVEN BETTER! PREMIUM MEMBERSHIP: When you join Dr. Stephanie Estima's EVEN BETTER! Premium Membership, you'll join a community of women focused on actionable health goals, performance, and a well-lived life. You'll get early and ad-free access to the weekly Better! podcasts; action guides; "Ask Me Anything," solo, and bonus episodes; insights from the guest discussions coupled with recommendations you can use to build habits and routines; bonus content; and exclusive discounts. Subscribe at https://estima.supercast.com/.
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