Ep. 49 | Menopause Hot Flashes: Food Triggers and Natural Solutions That Actually Help
You're in a meeting. A restaurant. The grocery store. And out of nowhere — the heat hits. Your face is on fire. You're drenched. And you're wondering if everyone can see it.
Hot flashes are one of the most common and most disruptive symptoms of perimenopause and menopause. But here's what most women don't realize: what you eat and drink can directly trigger them — or make them significantly worse.
This episode gives you a clear breakdown of the biggest food triggers and what to do about them.
In This Episode, You'll Learn:
The 6 Most Common Food Triggers for Hot Flashes:
Spicy foods — how they raise your core body temperature and trigger a heat response
Caffeine — why it stimulates your nervous system and can make hot flashes more frequent and intense
Alcohol — how it dilates blood vessels and disrupts your body's temperature regulation
Sugar and refined carbs — the blood sugar spike-and-crash cycle and why it triggers hot flashes
Hot foods and beverages — the simple temperature connection most women overlook
Processed foods — hidden ingredients that fuel inflammation and make symptoms worse
Plus:
Why triggers vary from woman to woman — and why keeping a food diary is one of the most powerful tools for figuring out yours
A flexible nutrition approach to managing hot flashes — this isn't about eliminating everything, it's about understanding your body and making smart adjustments
How a natural GLP-1 activator can support hot flash management by helping activate your body's own GLP-1 production, reducing food noise, supporting hormone balance, and offering weight loss benefits
The connection between GLP-1 activation and managing common hot flash triggers
You don't have to live at the mercy of your hot flashes. When you understand what's triggering them — and what tools are available to support you — you get a lot more control than you think.
This episode is for you if: You're a woman over 40 in perimenopause or menopause who's dealing with hot flashes and wants to understand what's making them worse — and what natural solutions can actually help. You want practical, personalized strategies, not a generic list of things to avoid.
Products & Resources Mentioned:
📋 Free Food Diary → https://cindistickle.myflodesk.com/hotflashfoodtracker
🌿 Natural GLP-1 Activator → https://cindistickle.lifevantage.com/us-en/shop/mindbody-glp-1-system
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
👩💻 Join the free community → It's Not Just Menopause: No-BS Support with Real Answers → https://www.facebook.com/groups/nobsmenopause
📱 Follow on Instagram → @cindisticklenutrition
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