Why carbs matter in perimenopause, the common-sense strategy to better moods, more energy, and regular BMs.

 

Do you have an unhealthy relationship with carbs? Afraid that just looking at them will make you gain weight?

 

And yet you find your hand at the bottom of the box of cookies when you've had an emotionally rough day.

 

Certified Nutritionist and culinary educator Ami Karnosh talks about why carbohydrates can be your lifeline when it comes to sailing through perimenopause with fewer symptoms like mood dysregulation and difficulty sleeping. 

 

Ami gives us a basic nutrition science run down on the different types of carbs and why we need them.

She explains why carbs are important for women in midlife who are concerned about blood sugar control, lowering cholesterol, and having regular bowel movements.

 

Ami also shares other food-related tips to support what she calls hormone intelligence.

 

Finally, we end the conversation with Ami's top 3 tips to help you boost your mood, reduce your perimenopause symptoms, and find more grace to support yourself through this season of life. 

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