Ep 11: How to adjust to the hormonal and insulin changes during peri-menopause with Kira Sutherland
Are you leading into your 40's-50's and noticing changes in your body as you go through peri-menopause? Maybe your body just doesn't respond to the same dietary and lifestyle protocols you've always implemented.. or maybe you're a skin therapist and have clients that are noticing changes in their skin during this time of their life and you want to learn more about exactly what is happening on a physiological level with their hormones and insulin function..
In this weeks episode, we are joined by Sports Nutritionist & Naturopath, Kira Sutherland. Kira is a world renowned practitioner, athlete, lecturer, author and consultant in the field of Naturopathic Sports Nutrition and is speaking on the podcast to share her knowledge about the physiological changes that happen during menopause and the dietary and lifestyle changes that often need to be implemented to adapt to this change.
In this episode, Jacinta & Kira discuss:
What happens to oestrogen & progesterone during peri-menopause?
What is the role of insulin during peri-menopause and does this change our dietary strategies for this age group?
Exactly what not to do leading into your 40's
The role of dietary composition and timing of meals on metabolic function and weight loss
The role between cortisol, fasting and insulin
You can learn more about Kira below:
Website: https://www.kirasutherland.com.au/
Instagram: @uberhealth
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