131: The Fiber Factor: Why Your Gut, Energy, and Weight Depend on It in Midlife

About this episode

This episode discusses the importance of fiber in midlife, addressing common digestion issues and how to incorporate more fiber into the diet.

If you’ve been eating “pretty healthy” but still feel bloated, backed up, tired by mid-afternoon, or stuck with stubborn weight… This episode is for you. And before you tune out thinking “I already know about fiber” - stay with me. Because most women in midlife: are eating far less fiber than they think were taught to fear carbs instead of understand them and don’t realize how much estrogen shifts digestion, blood sugar, and appetite regulation Here’s the surprising part: 👉 Most midlife digestion issues are not a sign you need to eat less 👉 They’re a sign you probably need to add more of the right things In this episode, I talk about: What fiber actually is Why fiber becomes non-negotiable in perimenopause and menopause How low fiber shows up in your body How to incorporate more fiber every day - without a complete overhaul This isn’t about eating perfectly. It’s about eating in a way that supports the body you have now . And if this episode has you thinking, “Okay… I need help figuring out what this actually looks like in real life” ... That’s exactly why I created the 21-Day Fuel Your Midlife Body Challenge , starting this coming Monday, February 9th . Inside the challenge…

People in this episode

Host: Debbie Harbec

Topics covered

• fiber
• midlife health
• digestion
• menopause
• nutrition
• weight management

Keywords

• fiber
• midlife
• digestion
• menopause
• nutrition
• weight loss
• energy

Mentioned in this episode

Products: 21-Day Fuel Your Midlife Body Challenge

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