Be Well Nutrition Consulting

Be Well Nutrition Consulting I help women during the years of peri/menopause create OPTIMAL HEALTH to live live to the fullest.. But knowing what is right FOR YOU can be difficult.

My Joyful Menopause Plan is based on current science and over 20 years of my experience working with women to reach their health and wellness goals. We live in an extremely challenging environment to maintain great health. And during the years of peri-menopause and menopause the hormone fluctuations can make feeling great even more difficult. What you eat can make you sick and overweight or can make you feel well and maintain a healthy weight. I use food as medicine, help you create a balance in your life, and support you every step of the way to reach your health goals and feel like yourself again. Contact Lynda today for a complimentary Discovery session.

If you are experiencing any of these symptoms, it may be your body trying to tell you that something isn’t quite right. ...
09/08/2025

If you are experiencing any of these symptoms, it may be your body trying to tell you that something isn’t quite right. It is always important to listen to your body to prevent any future problems with your health.

These symptoms are things women might experience through the years of peri-menopause and menopause.

My program Joyful Menopause Plan addresses the root cause of ALL these symptoms and more as I help you rebalance hormones, heal your gut and create your best health.

Have questions about your own symptoms? Send me a message. I'm happy to answer your questions.

09/05/2025

Chris was excited to discover 2 things that improved when she cut back on alcohol when she had hit menopause.

Reducing alcohol intake during menopause can be helpful for a number of reasons – because of your changing hormones, alcohol can exacerbate some of the symptoms like hot flashes, mood swings and poor sleep. It can reduce your absorption of vitamins and minerals which are needed for good health. Also, it can increase your risk for breast cancer, and can weaken your bones increasing risk for fractures.

For Chris, she found that she was sleeping a lot better and she had more energy. And when she was out with friends and had a couple drinks, she said she woke up in the middle of the night wide awake and feeling like crap, and then the next day was exhausted again.

Could you feel better? Maybe reducing alcohol could be helpful?

Here are 4 ideas you can reduce alcohol during menopause:

1) Limit the number of drinks per week as you begin to cut back.
2) Decide when the biggest challenges will be to reduce your alcohol intake and make a plan for those times/events/people.
3) Look for alternative ways to cope with stress such as exercise, being in nature, talking with a friend, yoga or meditation.
4) Look for delicious mocktail recipes like the one below.

And if you are struggling with symptoms of menopause click on the https://bit.ly/reduce-menopause-symptoms to get my free guide – 5 Natural Ways To Reduce Menopause Symptoms.

Pomegranate Ginger Grove Mocktail, makes 4 servings, from LivingPlateRX
1 tsp ginger root, grated
1 lemon, sliced
2 cup pomegranate juice
4 cloves, whole
4 cup sparkling water
4 sprigs mint leaves
1/4 cup pomegranate seeds
Place pomegranate juice, two lemon slices, ginger, and cloves in a glass jar and refrigerate for at least 2 hours to infuse. Strain the mixture into a fresh glass jar. Fill 4 glasses with ice and pour equal amounts of strained juice into each serving glass and top with sparkling water. Stir gently. Add lemon slices, pomegranate seeds and mint sprigs just before serving.

09/04/2025

The healthy fats from avocado and iron and vitamin D from eggs can help to reduce hot flashes.

Try avocado toast with a poached egg for a simple and nourishing start to your day!

Click on the https://bit.ly/reduce-menopause-symptoms to get my free handout - 5 Natural Ways To Reduce Menopause

09/03/2025

April has spent the last 20+ years focused on taking care of her family while building her career. She never struggled with her weight when she was a kid. She never lost all the baby weight with each pregnancy.

When she turned 30, then 40, and now 50 she would buy clothes that were a little bit bigger than the last. She had a closet full of them, always with a plan to get back to that outfit she loved.

But when was there ever time to exercise regularly, to get enough sleep at night, and to plan and prep the meals like she used to, and really wanted to again?

And then peri-menopause symptoms started – hot flashes, belly weight gain, and insomnia. She was told it was “normal,” and she didn’t have the time or energy to really do anything about it anyway.

And at this age it felt a lot more difficult to get results. She said she used to be able to lose 5-10 lbs. easily, but now those things don’t work anymore.

And then, her last kid went off to college.

Hmmm… maybe now was time for her?

April contacted me. She told me she was at her heaviest weight minus being pregnant, she sent her youngest off to college, and she was going to focus on herself now.

She was ready to make her own health a priority.

When we looked at her current nutrition status with lab testing, she now had the information and motivation to make changes to her diet and lifestyle that could have a big impact.

And then April and I figured out what would work best in her life for meals and how to make it simple.

She got her menopause symptoms in check, and now that she was feeling better, she was more motivated to plan, cook, and exercise.

After 20+ years April has put herself on the top of her priority list. Now that she takes care of herself, she feels better than she has in years.

Say YES in the comments if you are looking for tools that will make it easier to eat well and to take care of you. I’d love to share what I use that can help.

09/02/2025

Stress is like fuel to the fire when it comes to menopause symptoms!
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It’s true. Stress increases your cortisol, which can throw your hormones even further out of balance.
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The result? Worse hot flashes, weight gain, mood swings—sound familiar?
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It’s time to flip the script. In my podcast, I’ll show you simple strategies to calm the chaos and reclaim your health. And don’t forget to grab my free guide, '5 Natural Ways to Reduce Menopause Symptoms,' for practical tips you can start using today."
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Podcast - https://bit.ly/3VHkznw
Free guide - https://bit.ly/reduce-menopause-symptoms

09/01/2025

Melissa went from feeling like a hot mess to feeling better than she has in years.

That’s what she told me after her psoriasis symptoms were resolved and she’d lost 16 lbs.

I used MRT food sensitivity testing with Melissa

(not to be confused with other tests you see online, they are not all the same).

It doesn’t just tell you to stop eating the foods you eat most of the time like so many other tests will do.

I helped her to create an eating plan that reduced her inflammation. She didn’t have to limit her diet forever.

Once we found what was working for her, we added foods back in and she has a varied and nourishing diet.

And within a few months she said she felt better than she has in years!

Say YES in the comments if you are wondering if food sensitivity testing might be helpful for you.

08/29/2025

“Thank you for giving me hope and tangible things I can hold onto to work on.” ~ Susan S
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This is what I heard from Susan. She told me she felt like it’s the first time someone listened to her and gave her hope.
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It’s time for women to be heard. The transition from perimenopause to menopause can be filled with physical and emotional challenges. And many women feel their concerns are dismissed or minimized, leaving them wondering if they’ll ever feel like themselves again.
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Perimenopause isn’t just part of getting older, it’s a significant transition in life that deserves attention and care.
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Women report symptoms like severe mood swings, anxiety, fatigue, constipation and more, but they often aren’t given the support they need.
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You deserve to be heard, given hope and tangible things that you can do each day to feel your best and prevent disease in the future.
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Don’t give up hope. There are answers.
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If you’d like some ideas to get started, send me a message and I’ll send you my free guide - 5 Natural Ways to Reduce Menopause Symptoms.

08/28/2025

You CAN eat too little and NOT get results.
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Relative Energy Deficiency - I see it in women going through menopause.
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What does this mean for you? Essentially, it’s not getting enough energy or calories to meet your body’s needs.
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When you’re frustrated with weight gain during this time, it’s natural to think that eating less and exercising more is the solution.
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But, this approach can actually lead to energy deficiency. And this is a big stressor on your body.
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This imbalance makes it harder to lose weight and can negatively impact your immune system, metabolic function, heart health, and more.
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Fueling your body properly is crucial, especially during perimenopause.
Which is why this is one aspect of my Joyful Menopause Plan coaching program.
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You don’t have to starve yourself to get results during menopause. But you do need to create the right energy balance for you.
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Follow me to learn more about what your body needs to get real results during perimenopause and menopause.

08/27/2025

Debra came to me because she had a stroke 2 years ago and had no idea what she should be eating.

After it happened she was told by her neurologist to follow a cardiac diet. That was it. No one followed up with her, no one gave her any additional information.

She is scared. She doesn’t want to have another stroke or heart attack, but doesn’t know what she can do to prevent it.

The National Institute of Health says … “Healthy lifestyle choices reduce the risk of stroke by about 80%, and of the factors that increase the risk of stroke, the worst is diet.”

Interesting …

Food
Is
Medicine.

I spend a lot of time working on day-to-day health challenges that people face - fatigue, digestive upset, brain fog, weight management.

I know that when we optimize your diet all these symptoms can improve.

But, let’s not also forget about the leading causes of death in this country - heart disease, cancer, stroke.

🥑 Each of these diseases is linked to diet and lifestyle choices.

Are you or someone you love facing a chronic disease diagnosis? YOUR DIET IS IMPORTANT.

I am here to help. Message me if you want to chat about it.

Peri/menopause is a time where your body is telling you that you must take care of yourself.When you prioritize your own...
08/27/2025

Peri/menopause is a time where your body is telling you that you must take care of yourself.

When you prioritize your own health and wellbeing it will help your body to stay in balance - your hormones, gut, brain, overall body.

Need help figuring out how to balance it all? Send me a message. I am here to help.

Food can give you energy or it can sap your energy. Foods rich in nourishing fats, complex carbohydrates and protein can...
08/26/2025

Food can give you energy or it can sap your energy. Foods rich in nourishing fats, complex carbohydrates and protein can fuel your energy while foods rich in inflammatory fats, sugar and refined carbs can deplete your energy.

Have a small handful of nuts for a snack, sprinkle on a salad or use as a breading for fish; choose Greek yogurt for a snack or for breakfast topped with berries and nuts, add chia seeds to a smoothie or make chia seed pudding.

Chia Seed Pudding
Mix 1/4 cup milk or milk alternative with 1 TB chia seeds. Combine into mixed well and no chunks are remaining. Put in the refrigerator for about 2 hours (until a pudding consistency) or for up to 5 days.

Add for extra flavor and nutrition: chopped nuts, shredded coconut, fresh or frozen berries. Sweeten with a drizzle of honey or pure maple syrup if desired. Enjoy!

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