Ep. 48 | Menopause Insulin Resistance: How Healthy Fats Help Your Hormones
For decades you were told fat makes you fat. Cut the fat. Go low-fat. Choose the skinny version.
And now your hormones are struggling, your insulin isn't working the way it used to, and you're wondering why you feel worse than ever.
Here's what nobody told you: your hormones are made from fat. And during perimenopause and menopause, when everything is shifting, your body needs more healthy fat — not less — to function, heal, and keep your metabolism running.
In This Episode, You'll Learn:
How insulin resistance develops during menopause — and why it's one of the most common and most overlooked metabolic shifts in midlife
The role healthy fats play in improving insulin sensitivity — and why they're one of the most effective nutritional tools you have right now
Why menopausal women need a higher percentage of healthy fats in their diet — for hormone production, satiety, insulin sensitivity, and brain health
The best sources of healthy fats and how to incorporate them practically — including avocados, nuts, olive oil, fatty fish, and eggs
My personal experience with a 35-40% fat macro ratio — what it looks like, how it feels, and why it works for women in midlife
Why eating more fat won't make you gain weight — addressing the most common fear women have about increasing their fat intake
How to find the right balance for your body — because this isn't one-size-fits-all
This is one of those shifts that feels scary at first and life-changing once you try it. When you give your body the fat it needs, your hormones have the raw materials to do their job. Your blood sugar stabilizes. Your brain clears up. Your cravings calm down. And your body stops holding on so tight.
This episode is for you if: You're a woman over 40 in perimenopause or menopause who's been eating low-fat for years and can't figure out why her hormones, energy, and weight are all getting worse. You might be surprised to learn that the thing you've been avoiding is the thing your body needs most right now.
Links & Resources:
🎯 Take the free quiz → What's Really Causing Your Symptoms? https://cindistickle.com/quiz
📅 Book a free Hormone Reset Clarity Call → https://calendly.com/cindistickle/menopause-hormone-clarity-call
🌿 Learn more about It's Not Just Hormones™ System → https://cindistickle.com
🥑 Free Guide → 9 Menopause-Friendly Foods That Reduce Inflammation → https://cindistickle.com
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