46. The Truth About Soy for Perimenopausal Women w/ Dena Norton, MS, RD

In this episode, we covered:

• Dena's general approach to diet in perimenopause
• Why protein is crucial in perimenopause
• The role of soy in perimenopause
• Benefits of soy in symptom management
• Is soy a replacement for HRT?
• The best sources of soy
• Soy-based supplements - yay or nay?

Dena Norton, MS, RD has been a registered dietitian for over 20 years, working in both conventional medical system and in the holistic and functional medicine spheres. She is the owner of Back To The Book Nutrition, a web site and virtual nutrition practice that has helped hundreds of people around the world overcome chronic digestive and hormonal symptoms.

After helping midlife women for years, Dena entered her 40's and was hit with low libido, midsection weight gain, and sleep disturbance herself. This wake up call drove her to research perimenopause more deeply than ever and, after applying what she learned, has reduced her symptoms and feels back in control of her health!

Now Dena is passionate about helping fellow 40-something women navigate this topsy turvy stage of life through her Forties Fix program, which leverages proven strategies to curb symptoms, feel great in their bodies, and significantly reduce the risk of the chronic diseases that plague so many aging women.

To connect with Dena Norton, MS, RD:

Website: https://www.backtothebooknutrition.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/backtothebooknutrition/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/backtothebooknutrition

FREE RESOURCE - Natural Alternatives to HRT: https://back-to-the-book-nutrition.kit.com/natural-hrt

Sources:

Soy Isoflavones

Isoflavones Made Simple

Soy Isoflavones in Perimenopause

Protein in Midlife

NOW Menopause Support

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