Metabolic Age vs. Biological Clock: Focus on managing metabolic age through diet and lifestyle rather than fearing the biological clock.
Circadian Rhythm Diet: Eat according to the sun’s rhythm (grandparents diet) – two meals a day, one at midday and one before sunset.
Food Quality & Timing: It’s not just what you eat, but how and when you eat. Avoid constant snacking to conserve energy.
Macronutrient Balance: Emphasise protein, healthy carbs, vegetables (fibre), and good fats (ghee, olive oil) for hormonal balance and cognitive health.
Calcium & Vitamin C & D: Increase intake to combat bone density loss during menopause.
Animal Protein: Include wholesome, unprocessed animal protein for essential amino acids and iron.
Sugar is the Enemy: Sugar leads to insulin resistance and is an oxidising agent. Prioritise fat burning for efficient energy management.
Gut Health is Paramount:The gut is the “first brain” and crucial for immunity and mood.
Gut-Friendly Foods: Consume plenty of vegetables (fibre), probiotics (kefir, kimchi, kombucha, curd/Greek yoghurt), and prebiotics (ginger, garlic, onions).
Diversity in Diet: Eat a colourful, varied diet from multiple sources to support diverse gut bacteria.
Avoid Sugar: Sugar is a socially approved addiction and a “silent killer”.
Lime Water: Drink lime water with salt between meals for its alkaline effect.
