Menopause nutrition and weight management aren’t as simple as “eat less, move more.”

In this episode, menopause expert and RD Dr. Su-Nui Escobar breaks down what’s really driving midlife weight changes and what clinicians should focus on instead.

What You’ll Learn:

How fluctuating estrogen affects fat distribution, metabolism, inflammation, and cardiometabolic risk
Why traditional weight-loss advice fails during perimenopause
High-impact nutrition strategies: protein targets, fiber, anti-inflammatory foods, realistic portions
Intermittent fasting in midlife
Key nutrient priorities for women on GLP-1s

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