Carbohydrates and Menopause: What You Need to Know

Menopausal women need to eat carbohydrates. No matter which TikTok influencer tells you otherwise, carbohydrates, the primary fuel source for exercise and the preferred fuel source for our brains, are necessary for women of all ages. It is true that menopausal women need to be more aware of their carbohydrate intake quality and quantity (more on this later). But that doesn't mean they should stop eating carbs! In addition to being a fuel source for your muscles and brain, carbohydrates are good for your mood and mental health. Restricting carbohydrates, on the other hand, increases fatigue, provokes cravings that lead you to overeat less healthy foods, contributes to iron deficiency, reduces bone health, and increases inflammation - all things that menopausal women are already dealing with due to decreasing estrogen. Limiting carbohydrate consumption also reduces levels of kisspeptin, which increases appetite and decreases insulin sensitivity and also already is reduced in menopausal women.

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