Jun 07 2024 43 mins
Ever wondered if there's a way to sail through perimenopause with your health intact? Well, wonder no more! Join me, Jennifer Woodward, as I bring on board Marty Kendall, an extraordinary engineer-turned-nutrition guru, to unlock the mysteries of food and metabolic health. We're not just talking aesthetics here; it's about nourishing your body for the long haul. Marty's own story, from fine-tuning his wife's Type 1 diabetes diet to his crusade for nutrient-dense eating, sets the stage for our deep dive into how the right foods can make all the difference in managing hormonal changes.
Now, let's get real about supplements and whole foods—can popping pills truly compare to the rich spectrum of nutrients from the earth's bounty? Marty and I tear into this debate with gusto, serving up truths about what your body genuinely craves to thrive. From the surprising power of seafood to the pitfalls of popular diets like veganism and keto, our conversation steers you toward a diverse, meaty, and vegetable-rich diet. It's about quality scores, not trend scores, and we're here to show you how to stock your plate for maximum satiety and health.
But let's not stop there; let's question the norms and raise the bar on nutrient intake. With an eye on the bliss point and government guidelines, we explore why exceeding the standard RDA leads to better satiety and stronger health. We also touch on how animals, like my pygmy goats and sheep, instinctively know what nutrients they need—hinting that we might just be able to do the same. For the woman navigating the rocky terrain of perimenopause, this episode is a beacon of hope, illuminating the path to optimal nutrition with the enlightening power of protein and potassium. Sit back, and let's unravel the wisdom of nutrient-dense diets together.