82: Menopause Diet Plan with Elizabeth Ward, MS, RDN and Hillary Wright, M.Ed, RDN

<p>Today’s show is relevant to every woman because, if we haven’t gone through it already, we all will face menopause one day. You may not realize that there are steps we can take regarding diet and exercise to prepare our bodies ahead of time. Join us for a closer look at natural ways to manage hormones, health, and happiness.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></p> <p>Elizabeth Ward and Hillary Wright are the authors of the new book, <em>The Menopause Diet Plan.</em> The book explores the physiology of menopause symptoms that many women experience and outlines important diet strategies to manage those symptoms. We’ll also talk about eating according to your body clock, why plant-forward diets can be your best friend, and why many of us should cut back on carbs.<span class= "Apple-converted-space"> </span></p> <p> </p> <p>Liz Ward is an award-winning nutrition coordinator and writer who lives in the Boston area. She’s the author of several books including <em>Expect the Best: Your Guide to Healthy Eating Before, During, and After Pregnancy.</em></p> <p> </p> <p>Hillary Wright has over 30 years’ experience as a nutrition educator with expertise in women’s health. She’s the author of two previous books, <em>The PCOS Diet Plan</em> and <em>The Prediabetes Diet Plan.</em> She is also the senior nutritionist at the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute in Boston, and she’s a founding member of the nutrition technology company, Good Measures.<span class= "Apple-converted-space"> </span></p> <p> </p> <p><strong>Show Highlights:</strong></p> <p> </p> <ul> <li>Get to know Liz, the mother of three girls, and Hillary, the mother of three boys (and no, none of the children of these lifelong friends ever matched up together as their mothers wished)</li> <li>Menopause and perimenopause defined</li> <li>Common menopause symptoms include the following: hot flashes, night sweats, trouble sleeping, irregular periods, mood swings, dry skin, and weight gain</li> <li>Why perimenopause and menopause symptoms vary from woman to woman</