I am guessing that you are here because you are in perimenopause looking for ways to ease the symptoms or ways to do a lifestyle change. In a recent blog post, (Perimenopause Self-Care) I shared that I am in perimenopause and have change my lifestyle because I refuse to be miserable. While I am not a physician or a registered dietician, I am encouraging you to see your primary care and get the support you need. 

    The healthy eating plan I am sharing is based on the things that I had added and limited to my diet. In my humble opinion, there is no one size fits all when it comes to easing perimenopause symptoms. For some, a diet change will make the difference. For some, it will be a combination of diet and exercise, or it can be diet, exercise, mindset, and HRT (Hormone Replacement Therapy). For me, it is all of the above plus my faith. Knowing who I am in Christ, my identity and how sees me is very crucial. Understanding that taking care of my body, mind, and spirit is all glorifying to God, not to impress or gain other people's approval. I also pray that I do not lose sight of what really matters. Women are such emotional beings. We can get lost in the middle of Perimenopause; it has the potential of overtaking our minds and hearts. Before we know it, we pay too much attention to it, and we end up grumbling and complaining majority of the time. It can become a major excuse for bad behaviors. 

 

    It is important that you choose a simple and sustainable plan so it will be for the longer haul. Consistency and forming good habits will be important. For me, I started training myself with my grocery shopping habits. I used to buy a lot of ultra processed foods. With the right amount of researching and planning, I learned to plan healthy meals for my family in a budget. I shop at Aldi and Costco majority of the time.

The Best Diet for Perimenopause (Simple & Sustainable) :