Beat the change, naturally

The way you eat can affect how you cope with the menopause. Is it time to rethink your weekly shop?

Perimenopause starts way before your periods stop,” explains Brighton-based nutritionist Karen Newby, who runs Natural Menopause Method retreats. While every woman’s experience at this time of life is different, Karen believes that what we eat and how we eat can have a direct impact on our symptoms.

Indeed, only last year a US study showed that a change in diet resulted in an 84% drop in the troublesome side effects hormone changes can bring. Whatever stage of life you’re at right now, Karen’s advice is certainly food for thought…