Right Balance Nutrition

09/09/2025

Are you experiencing digestive issues in menopause? 🤨

It’s common for women to report an increase in bloating, bowel habits, and indigestion. Oftentimes, this is due to fluctuating hormones that can widely impact your digestive system, causing a range of uncomfortable symptoms. ☹️

If you’re struggling, know that you are not alone. While it’s always important to have a medical evaluation by your doctor, there are dietary adjustments that can also help.
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✨Heartburn and acid reflux are common, due to a decrease in estrogen. Eating smaller meals, avoiding spicy foods and alcohol, and not lying down immediately after eating can mitigate these symptoms.
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✨Menopause can also cause bloating and excessive gas, linked to slowed gastric motility. Reducing carbonated drinks, eating smaller meals, chewing thoroughly, limiting gas-causing foods (think broccoli and cauliflower) and regular exercise can help.⁠
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✨Food sensitivities can increase during menopause, causing abdominal discomfort and changes in bowel habits. Keeping a food diary and consulting a dietitian can help to identify and manage these.⁠
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✨And lastly, don’t forget about the importance of getting prebiotics and probiotics in your diet. Eating a variety of fermented foods such as yogurt, kefir, tempeh, miso and kimchi can help keep your gut populated with beneficial probiotic bacteria and reduce symptoms. Feeding those good bugs with prebiotics such as avocado, banana, beans, legumes, garlic and leeks helps to keep your probiotics happy, healthy and thriving!
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If you’ve experienced any of the above, I can help! We can evaluate your diet, identify gaps and formulate a plan. 🙌🏼

DM me to get started now! ❤️

07/22/2025

Don't ignore your gut health! Besides playing a key role in your digestion, it does so much more. This article discusses the role of short chain fatty acids (produced in the gut) and inflammation as they relate to prediabetes. If you're not sure about how get started with improving your gut health through diet, I can help!

07/10/2025

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06/11/2025

I felt the need to post today as a gentle reminder for you because I’ve had this conversation with at least three clients lately.

Let’s stop putting pressure on ourselves to be “perfect” especially when it’s related to our health. It’s unrealistic.

When it comes to living a healthy lifestyle by nourishing our bodies with proper nutrition and exercise, consistency will always trump perfection.

If you’re struggling to become consistent with a habit or routine, pick one thing at a time to focus on. Maybe it will be having breakfast each day, or remembering to pack an afternoon snack. Whatever it is aim to be consistent with your intention. Let go of societal pressure to be perfect. You are amazing just the way you are!

I hope you have an amazing day. If you are interested in working together for your nutritional needs, send me a DM and we can talk further!🫶

02/18/2025

Hi everyone- I’ve got some exciting news! Once again, I’ll be a guest speaker at Gage Strength Training in West Chester!

Together, we’re hosting a FREE Menopause Wellness Workshop on February 22nd at 11:15am

Learn how nutrition supports hormonal changes, get practical tips, and more—PLUS, as a special bonus, non-members who attend get ONE WEEK FREE of training at Gage Strength Training!

Don’t miss this opportunity—Click the link in bio to sign up or copy paste this URL in your browser. https://fitsndr.com/widget/form/8kTV1KllHv5Uwc4ElgE0

I look forward to seeing you there!

01/08/2025

Please join us for this upcoming event!

📣Women’s Health Symposium
🗓️ January 25th [Saturday]
📍 [525 E Gay St., West Chester]

🌿Topics
• Pelvic Floor Health
• Nutrition Over 40
•Find Your Calm: TCM [Traditional Chinese Medicine] Tools for Stress Relief
• Pro-Aging Skin Health
• Exploring the Nervous System [Emotional & Mental Health]

🐦 Early Bird savings thru 1/15/2025 - Get $10 off for early registration!

Join .over.40.nutritionist and Aline Physical Therapy

Registration includes lunch and gift bag from presenters [value over $100].

12/06/2024

I really like the way this article puts things in a holistic perspective. It separates HRT from weight management, which is important. Many of us struggle with changes to our body during menopause with weight being often a number one concern. But it’s important to understand why weight changes happen. We cannot stop our bodies from aging. And as a reminder aging is a privilege ❤️

Read it in its entirety.

Menopausal hormone replacement therapy may not directly impact your weight, but it could cause bloating and changes in body composition.

12/03/2024

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