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Why Sugar Hits Differently in Menopause (And What to Do About It)

Have you noticed that sugar suddenly hits much harder than it used to? A doughnut triggers a hot flush. Breakfast cereal leaves you exhausted by mid-morning. If this sounds familiar, you’re not imagining it – and it’s not random. During perimenopause and menopause, your body responds to sugar very differently. The effects can be bigger, faster, and last much longer than they ever did before. In this article, I want to explain four key ways sugar affects you differently during menopause – and, more importantly, what actually helps. Read more >