Should you be using protein powder during perimenopause or menopause -- especially if you're vegan or plant-based?

In this short and practical episode, I’m answering one of the most common questions I hear from vegan women in midlife: Do I really need protein powder?

We’ll dive into:

• Why protein needs increase during menopause

• How protein supports metabolism, mood, hair health, and more

• When protein powder is helpful

• What to do with that half-used tub sitting in your pantry

I’ll also share a peek inside my ebook, 55 Vegan Protein Powder Recipes -- perfect for turning your protein powder into satisfying breakfasts, snacks, and treats.

Links & Resources:
📝 Read the full blog post: https://www.blissfulmenopause.com/post/vegan-protein-powder-recipes
📘 Grab the ebook while it’s on sale: https://www.blissfulmenopause.com/product-page/55-vegan-protein-powder-recipes

Whether you’re new to protein powders or trying to make better use of what you already have, this episode will help you feel more confident about using them to support your energy, strength, and overall wellbeing in midlife.

DISCLAIMER: This website's information is general in nature and for informational purposes only. It does not constitute medical advice and is not intended to substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment.

In this episode, I met with Brenda Davis, a registered dietician, plant-based trailblazer and an internationally acclaimed speaker. Brenda has been a featured speaker at medical, nutrition, and dietetic conferences in 28 countries on 6 continents. As a prolific nutrition writer, Brenda has authored/co-authored 13 books with over a million copies in print in 12 languages. Her latest book, Plant-Powered Protein, was released in 2023. Brenda has also authored and co-authored numerous professional and lay articles and is a past chair of the Vegetarian Nutrition Dietetic Practice Group of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. Brenda was the lead dietitian in a diabetes randomized controlled trial in the Marshall Islands. In 2022, she was the 7th recipient of the Plantrician Project’s Luminary Award. Brenda lives in Calgary, Alberta Canada. In this episode we discussed important topics such as:

-protecting against osteoporosis

-the many benefits of vegan protein

-managing hot flashes

-diet strategies to minimize weight gain during menopause

-micronutrients

-omega-3s, and

-how to adjust your diet for cardiovascular health.

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If you’re in the middle of your menopause journey and you’re anything like most of my clients, you probably feel like you’ve tried everything to help ease your symptoms. Maybe you’ve tried going to the doctor or trying to eat better, but you’re still struggling with symptoms.

In this episode I share exactly what I would do if I was starting my perimenopause journey again.

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DISCLAIMER: This podcast’s information is general in nature and for informational purposes only. It does not constitute medical advice and is not intended to substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment.