135 | Nutrition for Menopause: Weight, Hormones & GLP-1s
Menopause nutrition and weight management aren’t as simple as “eat less, move more.”
In this episode, menopause expert and RD Dr. Su-Nui Escobar breaks down what’s really driving midlife weight changes and what clinicians should focus on instead.
What You’ll Learn:
- How fluctuating estrogen affects fat distribution, metabolism, inflammation, and cardiometabolic risk
- Why traditional weight-loss advice fails during perimenopause
- High-impact nutrition strategies: protein targets, fiber, anti-inflammatory foods, realistic portions
- Intermittent fasting in midlife
- Key nutrient priorities for women on GLP-1s
Resources Mentioned:
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