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Eat to Stay Strong: Rethinking Nutrition for the Active Midlife Woman

One of the most overlooked shifts during the menopause transition is nutrition. The same foods and habits that fueled you through your 30s may not serve you as well now, especially if you’re active and want to keep your energy, strength, and endurance. Whether you’re running, lifting, hiking, skiing, or just keeping up with a busy life, the way your body uses and needs energy changes with age and fluctuating hormones.


For decades, most sports nutrition research was based on young men. We’re finally seeing studies that focus on women, and the findings are changing the way we think about fueling, recovery, and strength. The common thread? Most women simply aren’t eating enough to support their performance, recovery, and long-term health.


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