Your Perimenopause Nutritionist

07/12/2025

🌹 This zucchini rose "pie" tastes SO incredibly good, you'll forget it's actually made with vegetables! The warm cinnamon spices make it taste just like apple pie, but without the blood sugar rollercoaster.

The BEST part? The leftovers become your new favorite breakfast topping! I love spooning it over Greek yogurt, having a bowl with my collagen coffee, or layering it with overnight oats. It's like having dessert for breakfast that actually gives you steady energy all morning long.

Perfect for using up summer zucchini in the most delicious way possible.

https://meganpfiffnernutrition.com/recipe/baked-rose-zucchini/

07/07/2025

🌹 Plot twist: This gorgeous "apple pie" is actually zucchini - and it's DELICIOUS!

The warm spices make it taste exactly like traditional apple pie, but the leftovers are pure breakfast magic. Think Greek yogurt parfaits, collagen coffee stirred with cinnamon goodness, or the most amazing overnight oats topping ever.

Dessert that doubles as the perfect breakfast? Yes, please!

Save this genius zucchini hack!

https://meganpfiffnernutrition.com/recipe/baked-rose-zucchini/

07/05/2025

🤯 Your eyes aren't playing tricks - this stunning rose "pie" is made with ZUCCHINI!

I was skeptical too until I tasted it. The cinnamon-spice blend makes it taste exactly like apple pie, but here's the real genius: the leftovers make the most incredible breakfast toppings. Over yogurt, in coffee, with oats - it's like having bakery-fresh breakfast every morning.

Summer zucchini just got a major glow-up!

📌 Save for your next garden haul!

https://meganpfiffnernutrition.com/recipe/baked-rose-zucchini/

07/04/2025

🌹 Beautiful, delicious, AND blood sugar-friendly? This zucchini rose recipe checks all the boxes!

It tastes exactly like apple cinnamon pie but won't leave you crashing later. Plus, the leftovers transform into the dreamiest breakfast toppings - think fancy yogurt parfaits and the most delicious overnight oats you've ever had.

Who knew zucchini could be this gorgeous AND this versatile?

https://meganpfiffnernutrition.com/recipe/baked-rose-zucchini/

06/30/2025

You’ve been told it’s all in your head.

That this is just what getting older feels like.

That your labs are “fine.”

I call BS.

This article shares my story - and how I knew the conventional system wasn’t enough for women like us.

Read it here: https://meganpfiffnernutrition.com/article/hormonal-health/why-i-do-this-work/

My mom used to say I was full of p**s and vinegar – which was her nice way of saying I was angry and moody ALL THE TIME. As a teenager, I suffered from debilitating periods, mood swings that were off the charts, and sugar-fueled blood sugar crashes that turned into epic shouting matches. Birth con...

06/28/2025

Most women don’t need to be fixed. They just need someone to *really* listen.

This is why I became a functional nutritionist.

Because sometimes “normal” labs don’t mean you feel well.

Here’s what I learned - and what I do differently.

https://meganpfiffnernutrition.com/article/hormonal-health/why-i-do-this-work/

06/27/2025

That wasn’t quirky—it was survival. I didn’t know how to support my body, and I was doing everything “right.”

This is the story of how I stopped surviving and started healing.

If you’ve ever felt dismissed or dismissed yourself…

👀 I think you’ll relate.

https://meganpfiffnernutrition.com/article/hormonal-health/why-i-do-this-work/

06/23/2025

Let’s retire the idea that protein shakes and collagen are “less than.”

They’re *actually amazing* tools - especially for busy women who want stable energy, fewer crashes, and less hanger.

Perfection isn’t the goal. Protein is.

This article breaks down how to make powders and collagen work *for* you, so you stop skipping meals and start feeling like yourself again.

https://meganpfiffnernutrition.com/article/mental-health/protein-powder-and-collagen-the-busy-womans-reality-check/

The busy woman’s guide to not overthinking it You know that 3 p.m. energy crash that hits like a brick wall? The one where you’re staring at your computer screen wondering if you accidentally switched brains with someone who’s never had a coherent thought? Yeah, that one. Before you reach for ...

06/21/2025

There’s nothing “less than” about a protein shake.

In fact, it might be the *most strategic* thing you do all day.

This isn’t about perfection—it’s about fueling your brain, balancing your blood sugar, and getting out the door without a crash at 10am.

Here’s how to make protein powders and collagen work for your real life.

https://meganpfiffnernutrition.com/article/mental-health/protein-powder-and-collagen-the-busy-womans-reality-check/

06/20/2025

A perfect breakfast is nice. A *good enough* one is powerful.

If you're skipping meals or relying on coffee until lunch, let's talk.

Protein powders and collagen can be great tools - when you know how to use them.

This article shows you how to build smarter, stress-free fuel into your busiest mornings.

https://meganpfiffnernutrition.com/article/mental-health/protein-powder-and-collagen-the-busy-womans-reality-check/

06/18/2025

If your “breakfast” is coffee and chaos, I’ve got you. ☕

Protein powders and collagen aren’t cheats - they’re smart tools for busy mornings.
Whether you're running to drop-off, hopping on early Zooms, or just not that hungry at 7am, you still deserve real fuel.

This article shows you how to make quick protein upgrades without needing a chef or a full fridge.

💻https://meganpfiffnernutrition.com/article/mental-health/protein-powder-and-collagen-the-busy-womans-reality-check/