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Oct 2024
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601: The Food You Eat Will Impact Your M...

Dr. Mariza Snyder
About this episode

It’s no secret that our bodies have to endure dramatic metabolic shifts throughout perimenopause, menopause, and beyond.  

Things that used to feel effortless—like keeping your energy, mood, and weight in check—now take everything you’ve got. 

But what if there was an easier way?

A simple method to future-proof your body against aging, declining health, and even disease?

Spoiler alert: There is

In today’s episode, Dr. Federica Amati (a leading clinical nutrition scientist and medical advisor at Zoe) joined me to help move the narrative toward practical solutions and a diet plan you can start using to navigate menopause TODAY. 

We explore the concept of “bioharmony” and how to use data, technology, and the right food to help you significantly reduce your risk of heart disease, type 2 diabetes, and dementia

Dr. Federica also shares invaluable advice on how to track your symptoms and assess your progress using a FREE tool called a Menoscale

If you're struggling with ANY of the many disruptive symptoms of perimenopause or menopause…

Tune in to find out how to overcome them and SO much more!


IN THIS EPISODE

  • Why women experience a sharp increase in cardiovascular disease, type 2 diabetes, and dementia risks after menopause—and how you can prevent them
  • The common but often overlooked symptoms of perimenopause, such as brain fog, mood swings, and weight resistance
  • The power of food and targeted nutrition (with actionable diet tips) 
  • How to use tracking tools like the Menoscale to better understand AND improve your symptoms 
  • Why metabolic health is the foundation of feeling your best during perimenopause and menopause
  • The power of daily habits like nutrient-rich eating, stress management, and intentional energy use to reverse metabolic decline
  • How women can reclaim their energy and vitality even when it feels like everything is shifting around them


Visit podcast page here: https://drmariza.com/episode601


QUOTES

“Once menopause hits, a woman’s risk for cardiovascular disease, type 2 diabetes, and dementia skyrockets. It's something we have to absolutely talk about with the women we're working with to empower them to reduce these risks.”


99.8% of women in perimenopause report at least one symptom, but many don’t realize things like mood swings, irritability, or brain fog are directly related to hormonal changes.”


“You can’t change what you don’t track. Tracking your menopausal symptoms—and seeing how specific interventions like dietary changes, exercise, or hormone therapy improve them—is essential for understanding what works for your body.”


“We created a free tool called the Menoscale, developed with the British Menopause Society. It helps you track your top 20 menopause symptoms, see where you stand, and measure improvements over time.”


RESOURCES MENTIONED

Start tacking your menopause symptoms using the Menoscale


Go here and use code ENERGIZE10 for 10% off your Zoe membership

Connect with Dr. Federica


Save your FREE seat for my upcoming Thriving in Perimenopause & Menopause Summit.


Download my FREE 14 Hormone-Balancing Recipes Guide


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#597: The Great Menopause Myth and What You Need to Know to Thrive with Kristin Johnson & Maria Claps


#583: The Truth About Menopause That You Deserve to Know with Dr. Mary Claire Haver

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