https://cravingsomethinghealthy.com/category/healthy-aging/managing-menopause/ Easy, Mediterranean diet-inspired recipes Mon, 03 Jan 2022 05:02:29 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.3.2 https://cravingsomethinghealthy.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/cropped-site-id-32x32.png https://cravingsomethinghealthy.com/category/healthy-aging/managing-menopause/ 32 32 https://cravingsomethinghealthy.com/tips-for-fat-loss-vs-weight-loss-after-menopause/ https://cravingsomethinghealthy.com/tips-for-fat-loss-vs-weight-loss-after-menopause/#respond Tue, 12 Jan 2021 04:19:06 +0000 https://cravingsomethinghealthy.com/?p=13899 Have you decided it’s time to drop a few pounds? You should know there’s a difference between fat loss vs weight loss. While it’s fairly easy to lose weight, losing fat takes more work and a different approach. But the payoff is much greater. Here’s why fat loss is more important than weight loss, and...]]> https://cravingsomethinghealthy.com/tips-for-fat-loss-vs-weight-loss-after-menopause/feed/ 0 https://cravingsomethinghealthy.com/intermittent-fasting-how-to-get-even-more-benefits/ https://cravingsomethinghealthy.com/intermittent-fasting-how-to-get-even-more-benefits/#respond Thu, 27 Aug 2020 20:19:58 +0000 https://cravingsomethinghealthy.com/?p=13430 Want to get the most bang for your buck from healthy eating? Combine intermittent fasting with the Mediterranean diet. Both have benefits for your health, and when used together, you might see more weight loss and improvements in blood sugar, cholesterol, and blood pressure. With all of the press that both the Mediterranean diet and...]]> https://cravingsomethinghealthy.com/intermittent-fasting-how-to-get-even-more-benefits/feed/ 0 https://cravingsomethinghealthy.com/diet-tips-for-a-healthy-thyroid/ https://cravingsomethinghealthy.com/diet-tips-for-a-healthy-thyroid/#comments Tue, 10 Mar 2020 11:26:00 +0000 https://cravingsomethinghealthy.com/?p=5598 If I were to poll my readers to see how many of you have been diagnosed with Hashimoto's hypothyroid, or underactive thyroid, I’d guess it would be more than just a few. I’ve been curious about this condition ever since I was diagnosed with it a few years back, and it turns out that I...]]> https://cravingsomethinghealthy.com/diet-tips-for-a-healthy-thyroid/feed/ 2 https://cravingsomethinghealthy.com/sleep-better-when-hormones-wont-let-you/ https://cravingsomethinghealthy.com/sleep-better-when-hormones-wont-let-you/#comments Wed, 04 Sep 2019 00:30:55 +0000 https://cravingsomethinghealthy.com/?p=10069 Can't fall asleep, or when you do, you can't stay asleep? It's one of the most common complaints of women over the age of 40, and you can blame it on your hormones. Here's one of the lesser-known facts about perimenopause and early menopause - you can pretty much say goodbye to a good night's...]]> https://cravingsomethinghealthy.com/sleep-better-when-hormones-wont-let-you/feed/ 29 https://cravingsomethinghealthy.com/plant-vs-animal-protein-powders-which-is-best-for-you/ https://cravingsomethinghealthy.com/plant-vs-animal-protein-powders-which-is-best-for-you/#comments Tue, 16 Apr 2019 10:49:46 +0000 https://cravingsomethinghealthy.com/?p=12106 Protein powders are a convenient way to boost your protein intake, but are plant-based proteins a healthier option than whey or other animal-based protein powders? Here’s a look at the pros and cons of each, and my recommendations. Many of us have a canister of protein powder in our pantry. It’s a great way to...]]> https://cravingsomethinghealthy.com/plant-vs-animal-protein-powders-which-is-best-for-you/feed/ 2 https://cravingsomethinghealthy.com/best-foods-beat-winter-blues/ https://cravingsomethinghealthy.com/best-foods-beat-winter-blues/#comments Wed, 13 Feb 2019 06:11:55 +0000 https://cravingsomethinghealthy.com/?p=11984 This post and the related recipe for Wild Mackerel Good Mood Salad are sponsored by Wild Planet Foods. Thanks for supporting brands I use and love! If it’s February, and you’re feeling low on energy and not quite yourself, the winter blues may be to blame. Fortunately, there are ways to beat the blues and...]]> https://cravingsomethinghealthy.com/best-foods-beat-winter-blues/feed/ 4 https://cravingsomethinghealthy.com/what-you-should-know-about-the-glycemic-index-diet/ https://cravingsomethinghealthy.com/what-you-should-know-about-the-glycemic-index-diet/#respond Wed, 07 Nov 2018 13:20:48 +0000 https://staging2.cravingsomethinghealthy.com/?p=3501 If you have prediabetes or diabetes, following a low glycemic diet may help you drop some weight, lose your belly fat, and improve your blood sugar. Have you heard about the low glycemic diet or the benefits of eating more low glycemic index (also known as low GI) foods?  I like this way of eating...]]> https://cravingsomethinghealthy.com/what-you-should-know-about-the-glycemic-index-diet/feed/ 0 https://cravingsomethinghealthy.com/a-step-by-step-plan-to-quit-sugar-cravings/ https://cravingsomethinghealthy.com/a-step-by-step-plan-to-quit-sugar-cravings/#respond Thu, 27 Sep 2018 05:29:13 +0000 https://cravingsomethinghealthy.com/?p=11331 What is it about sugar that has such a hold on us? Managing sugar cravings is about so much more than self-control or mindful eating. Sugar is like a street drug for many of us. If you feel like you’re addicted, read on for my step-by-step plan to help you break the habit for good....]]> https://cravingsomethinghealthy.com/a-step-by-step-plan-to-quit-sugar-cravings/feed/ 0 https://cravingsomethinghealthy.com/the-stress-belly-fat-diabetes-connection/ https://cravingsomethinghealthy.com/the-stress-belly-fat-diabetes-connection/#comments Tue, 10 Jul 2018 07:43:22 +0000 https://cravingsomethinghealthy.com/?p=11055 Long-term stress can do a number on your body in so many ways. For many who are over 40, it causes that stubborn belly fat that we can’t ever seem to get rid of. And when chronic stress and belly fat join forces, diabetes can often result. If your blood sugar has been creeping up,...]]> https://cravingsomethinghealthy.com/the-stress-belly-fat-diabetes-connection/feed/ 2 https://cravingsomethinghealthy.com/6-foods-to-eat-for-better-bone-health/ https://cravingsomethinghealthy.com/6-foods-to-eat-for-better-bone-health/#respond Tue, 29 May 2018 05:53:54 +0000 https://cravingsomethinghealthy.com/?p=10888 When it comes to eating to support better bone health and prevent osteoporosis, most of us think of dairy foods, but it’s not just about calcium. There are a few other nutrients and foods that women should include in their diet, especially if you’re at risk for osteoporosis. I couldn’t turn the calendar on Women’s...]]> https://cravingsomethinghealthy.com/6-foods-to-eat-for-better-bone-health/feed/ 0