🧠 If your mood’s a mess, your gut probably is too. I used to think my irritability, brain fog, and sugar cravings were just “normal” perimenopause stuff. Hormones, sure. But guess what? Your gut actually makes most of your serotonin — the neurotransmitter that keeps you feeling happy, clear, and calm. So if your gut's off? Your mood, metabolism, cravings, energy, and focus? Also off.

I used to think eating “healthy” meant tiny portions, fat-free dressing, and giving up all the fun stuff. Girl. I was starving. Worse — I was inflamed, exhausted, bloated, snappy, couldn’t sleep, couldn’t focus, and was wondering why my body felt like a stranger.

Reacting to foods I've always loved and tolerated. So listen… I used to be able to crush a giant bowl of pasta, cheese-loaded everything,...

You know that feeling where you wake up exhausted, drink coffee like it’s a personality trait, and then crash around 2 p.m. like someone unplugged you from the wall? Same. Well, used to be same. Until I realized I wasn’t eating nearly enough protein — and it was wrecking my mood, my metabolism, my sleep, and my sanity. And honestly, I was close to enough protein but I was taking in JUNK protein (yes, quality matters!).

A wholesome breakfast featuring sunny-side-up eggs, avocado-topped toast, and a steaming cup of coffee, perfect for starting the day with...