Founded in 2009 by registered practitioner Laura Lamont to support women going through menopause & perimenopause.
Laura is a qualified menopause practitioner, nutritionist, personal trainer, published health author & health product developer.
Why nutrition is especially important during menopause
Menopause is more than a change in hormone levels — it triggers a cascade of physiological shifts that affect metabolism, mood, energy, sleep, weight regulation and long-term health.
Research shows that during menopause:
- Insulin sensitivity often declines, increasing fat storage and making weight management harder.
- Lean muscle mass decreases while central fat increases, even without weight gain.
- Bone density begins to drop, raising the risk of osteoporosis.
- Cholesterol profiles shift, elevating cardiovascular risk.
- Hot flushes, night sweats and mood disturbances are influenced by diet-sensitive triggers.
- Gut health and nutrient absorption change, altering hormone recycling and neurotransmitter balance.
The traditional western diet fuels these negative changes as it doesn’t address the underlying physiological shifts that occur during menopause.
Understanding the impact of nutrition is essential, because what and how women eat can profoundly influence how their bodies respond to menopause — for better or worse.
