Gut Microbiome in Menopause

During menopause, our bodies go through a major shift in natural hormonal changes. Specifically the amount of estrogen and progesterone is reduced in the body, which in turn can negatively affect our gut microbiome.

Therefore during this time it’s important to create and maintain a healthy gut flora.

How do we do this? There’s a lot of information on this topic out there, but this is what I do:

Variety - eat a variety of foods, especially those in season and a full range of colours of fruits and vegetables. Plants are your best friend here.

Fibre - this is super important at any stage of life. Fibre can help flush out the toxins, keep you fuller for longer and it feeds the gut nicely. We need to aim for around 30g fibre every day.

Pro Biotics (Fermented Foods)  - kimchi, sauerkraut, apple cider vinegar are just a few to include every single day.

Pre Biotics - try some of these amazing pre-biotice foods: green bananas, asparagus, apples, onions, garlic, leeks, oatmeal, legumes, dandelion greens, apples, chicory root, and Jerusalem artichokes.

Avoid processed foods - this is a no brainer at any stage of life, not just menopause.