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Simple Nutrition Strategies for Women Over 40

Jo Leccacorvi

Dec 20, 20243 min read

Simple Nutrition Strategies for Women Over 40

Perimenopause can be a challenging time for many women. Fatigue, mood swings, weight gain, and cravings often leave you feeling out of...

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Best Foods for Managing Perimenopausal Symptoms

Jo Leccacorvi

Dec 13, 20245 min read

Best Foods for Managing Perimenopausal Symptoms

Perimenopause is a natural phase in a woman’s life that marks the transition to menopause and post menopause, bringing with it hormonal...

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Managing Weight During Perimenopause Without Dieting

Jo Leccacorvi

Dec 5, 20246 min read

Managing Weight During Perimenopause Without Dieting

Perimenopause is a transitional phase that many women experience in their 40s and 50s, often marked by hormonal shifts that can bring...

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How to Avoid Yo-Yo Dieting During Perimenopause

Jo Leccacorvi

Nov 23, 20244 min read

How to Avoid Yo-Yo Dieting During Perimenopause

Yo-yo dieting—a cycle of losing weight through restrictive methods only to regain it once the diet ends—is something many women are...

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What Are My Nutrition Needs During Perimenopause?

Jo Leccacorvi

Nov 16, 20245 min read

What Are My Nutrition Needs During Perimenopause?

Perimenopause is a natural transition in every woman’s life, but it often comes with unwelcome challenges: fluctuating hormones,...

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How to Stay Consistent with Your Health Goals When Your Motivation Dips

Jo Leccacorvi

Nov 8, 20245 min read

How to Stay Consistent with Your Health Goals When Your Motivation Dips

Achieving and maintaining health goals can be challenging for anyone, but perimenopausal women often face unique obstacles. During this...

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How to Stay Consistent When Adopting a “Forever” Way of Eating During Perimenopause

Jo Leccacorvi

Oct 25, 20245 min read

How to Stay Consistent When Adopting a “Forever” Way of Eating During Perimenopause

For many perimenopausal women, dietary changes can feel like yet another uphill battle. With changing hormones, energy fluctuations, and...

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Emotional Eating During Perimenopause and How to Manage It

Jo Leccacorvi

Oct 25, 20244 min read

Emotional Eating During Perimenopause and How to Manage It

Perimenopause is a time of transition and transformation for many women, often marked by various physical and emotional challenges....

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How to Manage Cravings Without Restricting Food

Jo Leccacorvi

Oct 18, 20245 min read

How to Manage Cravings Without Restricting Food

Managing cravings can be a challenge, especially during perimenopause when fluctuating hormones often amplify food desires. The good news...

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How to Get 30g of protein in Your Main Meals

Jo Leccacorvi

Oct 11, 20244 min read

How to Get 30g of protein in Your Main Meals

As we enter perimenopause, our bodies go through significant changes that can impact our metabolism, muscle mass, and overall well-being....

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October: World Menopause Month – Empowering Perimenopausal Women Through Nutrition

Jo Leccacorvi

Oct 4, 20245 min read

October: World Menopause Month – Empowering Perimenopausal Women Through Nutrition

October is World Menopause Month, a time to raise awareness about menopause and the many tools women need in their bag to help them...

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5 Breakfast Ideas for Perimenopausal Women: Protein-Packed to Start Your Day Right

Jo Leccacorvi

Sep 27, 20243 min read

5 Breakfast Ideas for Perimenopausal Women: Protein-Packed to Start Your Day Right

As women enter perimenopause, their bodies go through hormonal shifts that can lead to a range of challenges, from weight gain to fatigue...

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Jo Leccacorvi

Sep 20, 20245 min read

What Actually Is Perimenopause?

Perimenopause is a phase of life that women experience, but it's often surrounded by confusion or misunderstood as just a transition to...

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8 Diet Culture Beliefs That Belong in the Bin: A Guide for Perimenopausal Women

Jo Leccacorvi

Sep 13, 20245 min read

8 Diet Culture Beliefs That Belong in the Bin: A Guide for Perimenopausal Women

Navigating nutrition during perimenopause can be overwhelming, especially with diet culture whispering in your ear about what you...

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Jo Leccacorvi

Jul 21, 20243 min read

Dinner inspiration

So I think we’re all in agreement that summer 2024 has been a bit of a shit show and turning it off and back on again hasn’t worked. I...

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Navigating irritability during perimenopause: finding your calm in the storm

Jo Leccacorvi

Jul 12, 20245 min read

Navigating irritability during perimenopause: finding your calm in the storm

Perimenopause marks the transitional period leading up to menopause, typically beginning in a woman's 40s, though it can start earlier or...

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Understanding and Managing Urinary Issues During Perimenopause

Jo Leccacorvi

Jul 6, 20244 min read

Understanding and Managing Urinary Issues During Perimenopause

Perimenopause, the transitional phase leading up to menopause, is marked by a variety of physical and emotional changes. Among these,...

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Understanding Perimenopause: Navigating the Changes

Jo Leccacorvi

Jun 21, 20244 min read

Understanding Perimenopause: Navigating the Changes

Perimenopause is a significant phase that brings various changes. Understanding these changes can help you manage them better and where...

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Jo Leccacorvi

Jun 15, 20244 min read

Are You Always Thinking About Food?

Navigating perimenopause can feel like an emotional and physical roller coaster. Amongst the hormonal changes, one common struggle many...

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Why Restrictive Diets Are a No-No During Perimenopause

Jo Leccacorvi

Jun 8, 20245 min read

Why Restrictive Diets Are a No-No During Perimenopause

Perimenopause, the transitional phase before menopause, brings about significant hormonal changes that can affect your body in various...

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