HONOR YOUR BODY

Over the past month, we’ve written blogs on bone health, fiber, intermittent fasting, and protein four topics that are often oversimplified, sensationalized, or presented as “the one thing you must do.” What the research actually shows is far more reassuring. There is no single habit, nutrient, or protocol that determines women’s health. Instead, the strongest evidence consistently points to a few shared themes: adequate fuel, appropriate stress, and consistency over time. Bone Health:...

Protein is often talked about in extremes — either as something women are told they’re eating “too much of,” or as a number to obsessively hit. The research tells a different story, especially in midlife. As women age, protein needs don’t decrease — they increase. Not for aesthetics, but for function, strength, and long-term health. Why Protein Needs Change With Age One of the most consistent findings in aging research is something called anabolic resistance. As we get older, muscle tissue...

Understanding where fasting may help vs where it may create unintended stress during perimenopause and menopause matters.