Hello and welcome to Dishing Up Nutrition.

If you're tuning in to this episode, chances are you are curious about how protein can help you

and the women you care about through menopause. If you're currently in the

stages of perimenopause and menopause, let me ask you, are you noticing more fatigue,

brain fog, or maybe stubborn weight changes as you move through this phase of your life? Or maybe

have you ever thought,

I feel like I'm eating pretty well,

so why do I still feel this way?

That's really frustrating.

And are you curious whether you're actually getting enough protein

to support your energy and maintain your strength?

You may have been hearing more and more about the importance

of protein for women as we age. I think is everywhere in social media. It is. Which I kind of love.

And maybe you've been wanting to increase your protein, but struggling to get there.

We're here to help answer your questions today and leave you with some attainable action steps

to make sure you're getting the protein your body needs during the phase of life.

But before we go any further in today's topic, I want to introduce myself. I'm Melanie Beasley. I'm a registered and licensed dietitian.

And I'm Brittany Vincent, also a registered and licensed dietitian. And I want to say, even if you're not yet in this phase of life, or if you are a male, a lot of this can still pertain to you.

100%.

Protein is so important for all of us.

So keep listening, even if you're not in perimenopause or postmenopausal yet.

But those of you that are, if you're noticing more belly fat, more cravings,

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