Zinc is VITAL during menopause


Hi Reader!

Today I want to talk about an often overlooked nutrient in menopause.

Zinc!

Here’s what you need to know about zinc and menopause:

Zinc is absolutely essential when it comes to hormone balance, ovarian health, thyroid, and even hair and skin. Zinc helps support everything from immunity to mood regulation. Low zinc levels can also affect your taste buds and appetite, something that can sneak up on you if you're not paying attention.

Symptoms of low zinc include thinning hair, white spots on nails, changes in taste or smell, slow wound healing, and frequent colds.

So how can you make sure you get enough zinc?

Here’s what I recommend to my clients:
– Consider tofu (ideally organic)
– Add pumpkin seeds to your breakfast or salads
– Include chickpeas in soups, stews, or homemade hummus
– Snack on roasted lentils or add them to salads
– Try quinoa or oats as your go-to grains
– If using supplements, avoid taking with iron or calcium

Need more support on your menopause journey?

Then my one-on-one coaching might be just what you need.

Learn more here.

Warmly,
Anna

Anna Pelzer

Want to feel more alive and radiant than you did in your 20s and 30s? I am a registered health & nutrition counsellor using stress reduction, mindset, and vegan nutrition to help women have the best possible experience with menopause. I'm also the host of the Vegan Menopause Podcast. Join me for nutrition and lifestyle tips, as well as interviews with special guests.

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