🍎 Eating Healthy But Not Seeing Results?😡

Your fridge is stocked with greens, you’ve swapped soda for kombucha, and your pantry is full of chia seeds, oats, and lentils.

On paper—you’re crushing it. 👏

But here’s the frustrating truth: You can eat “healthy” and still…

• Crash in the afternoons

• Wake up groggy (even after a full night’s sleep)

• Battle cravings after dinner

• See no movement on the scale (throw that scale out..it just adds more stress 😉)

  Sound familiar? You’re not alone.

  

  
  

The Real Midlife Nutrition Secret

Most women in peri-menopause and meno-pause don’t hear this enough: it’s not just what you eat—it’s how your meals are built.

When blood sugar is on a roller coaster, your body struggles to:

• Release stored fat

• Keep your energy steady

• Reduce cravings

  
  

“Healthy” Meals That Backfire

• A fruit smoothie with just almond milk → 🚀 blood sugar spike, then crash

• Oatmeal with banana and maple syrup (but no protein/fat) → same story

• A veggie salad without protein or complex carbs → hungry again in an hour

The Fix: The Balanced Trio

Think of every meal as needing three key players:

✨ Protein → slows down carb breakdown, keeps you full, supports metabolism

✨ Healthy fats → balance blood sugar + help hormone health

✨ Fiber-rich carbs → steady energy without the crash

Together, they act like a slow-release energy system—keeping your body fuelled and your hormones happy.

Try This Today

🍎 Apple? → Add a boiled egg or dip it in Greek yogurt with almond butter

🥗 Salad for lunch? → Toss in grilled salmon or chicken + quinoa or roasted sweet potatoes.

🍝 Pasta? → Add in some sauteed veggies and your choice of protein (chicken, fish, beef or tofu).

The Takeaway

This isn’t about cutting foods out or being “perfect.”It’s about building meals that work with your hormones—not against them.

Balanced plates = more energy, fewer cravings, and a body that finally feels like it’s on your side.

Want Some Extra Help?

If this is clicking for you but you’re not sure how to put it into practice, I’ve got you. Book a free 15 minute Clarity Call Today..

👉 https://www.mell-o-pausenutrition.com/book-online

Or Need some Recipe inspo? Head over to My online store The Mello-Market and purchase some healthy recipe bundles/meal plans..

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💌 Cheering you on,

Julie