Soup Season Is That You!? Healthy Eating for Menopause

Have you noticed the cool, crisp morning air? The light starting to fade earlier and earlier each night? There are even some extra leaves on the ground! In case you haven’t noticed Mother Nature’s shifts, you have certainly seen our big box influencers (Starbucks, Target) starting their fall campaigns … pumpkin and Halloween e v e r y t h i n g!

The subtle changes of this time of year remind me a new norm is taking root. The season of harvesting, gratitude, preparation, brilliant colors, and extra layers is here. Some of our favorite fall foods like root vegetables, squashes, and dark leafy greens have entered our farmer's markets. If anyone had a summer like mine (long weekend travels, dinners with friends, and even a surprise engagement!) this more easeful seasonal reminder to slow down, gather, and warm up is welcomed with open arms.

Soups are a magnificent way to increase your fiber and nutrient intake through perimenopause and menopause. During this stage of life, the risk of heart complications grows due to changes in our hormonal patterns. Ensuring you're consuming enough fiber every day can help alleviate some of those concerns by assisting your body in maintaining healthy cholesterol levels. Soups, especially those filled with root vegetables and/or squashes can be helpful. They're loaded with fiber, nutrients, and phytoestrogens. Soups are healthy eating for menopause.

Time to dust off your stock pots, crock pots, or InstaPots for great soup!

Below are our 3 favorite soups and broths to warm us up on these coming brisk days:

Rebecca Katz Magic Mineral Broth – https://www.rebeccakatz.com/magic-mineral-broth

InstaPot Bone Broth – https://therealfoodrds.com/how-to-make-instant-pot-bone-broth/

Kobocha squash soup – https://iheartumami.com/turmeric-ginger-kabocha-squash-soup/

So long sweet summer, until next year <3