101 | The Clean-Eating Trap: 5 Surprising Foods That Can Wreck Your Metabolism in Perimenopause [What I Wish I Knew Series]

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Eighty to ninety percent of the women I talk to tell me they’re “eating clean.”

The problem?

They’re following the same “healthy” diet that worked for their 30-year-old metabolism…and hormones.

According to a 2022 study in the Journal of Midlife Health, nearly seven in ten women in perimenopause who report “eating clean” still show elevated inflammation markers—one of the biggest drivers of sluggish metabolism and stubborn weight gain.

In today’s episode, I’m peeling back the curtain on five so-called “healthy” foods that might be secretly slowing down your metabolism…and why the very foods you thought were helping you lose weight might actually be keeping the scale stuck.

In this episode, I‘ll address your most commonly asked questions, including

✅ What foods slow down metabolism in perimenopause?

✅ Is soy good for your hormones in midlife?

✅ Which is better for your blood sugar: pure cane sugar or agave?

✅ How does inflammation contribute to weight gain in perimenopause?

✅ Can eating more whole grains help me lose weight after 40?

✅ What are some sneaky sources of sugar hiding in a “clean” diet?

✅ Why can’t I lose weight even though I’m eating healthy?

If you’ve ever wondered why your “healthy” diet seems to be working against you, this episode will show you what’s really keeping your metabolism stuck.

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“WHAT I WISH I KNEW AT 40” SERIES

100 | Perimenopause Weight Gain? The #1 Hormone Imbalance That Makes Losing Weight Feel Impossible [What I Wish I Knew Series]: https://pod.fo/e/34aa7c

99 | What Your Perimenopause Blood Tests Mean—& How to Actually Interpret Them [What I Wish I Knew Series]: https://pod.fo/e/345ce3

98 | When “Normal” Labs Lie: What Doctors Miss About Hormones in Perimenopause & Menopause [What I Wish I Knew Series]: https://pod.fo/e/3419f8

97 | When Anxiety, Anger, or Depression Is a Hormone Imbalance in Disguise [What I Wish I Knew Series]: https://pod.fo/e/33d3f1

96 | 5 Perimenopause Symptoms I Ignored at 40…And Why You Shouldn’t [What I Wish I Knew Series]: https://bit.ly/takemyhormonequiz

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*Disclaimer: Information provided in this podcast is for educational and entertainment purposes only. The information is not intended or implied to supplement or replace professional medical treatment, advice, and/or diagnosis. I share the strategies that have worked for me, and you are advised to do your own research and speak to your medical provider for care.