09/04/2025
Estrogen & Your Metabolism: What Every Woman Should Know
As women enter perimenopause and menopause, estrogen levels naturally decline—and that shift affects far more than just reproductive health.
Estrogen plays a key role in:
✅ Regulating blood sugar
✅ Supporting insulin sensitivity
✅ Managing cholesterol levels
When estrogen drops, many women experience:
🔺 Higher fasting blood sugar
🔺 Increased insulin resistance
🔺 Elevated LDL cholesterol and triglycerides
🔺 Greater risk for type 2 diabetes and heart disease
But here’s the empowering part: nutrition and lifestyle can make a difference.
As a dietitian, I help women navigate this transition with practical, personalized strategies:
Balance meals with protein & fiber
→ Helps stabilize blood sugar and reduce cravings
Choose heart-healthy fats
→ Avocados, nuts, seeds, and olive oil support heart health
Focus on low-glycemic, whole foods
→ Beans, berries, oats, and leafy greens improve insulin sensitivity
Move after meals
→ Even a 10-minute walk can help lower post-meal blood sugar
Manage stress & sleep
→ Cortisol and poor sleep can worsen insulin resistance
If you're in this season of life and want to feel more energized, balanced, and confident in your body—I'm here to help. Let’s build a plan that works for your real life.
