Ep. 572 "The Estrobolome Connection!” – The Best Strategy To Balance Estrogen & Stop Belly Fat

Welcome to this week’s episode of the Midlife Minute. This is the second episode in our three-part series, focusing on the vital role of fiber in midlife. Stay tuned as I explore the connection between fiber, hormones, and blood sugar, clarifying how midlife tends to reframe the rules. IN THIS EPISODE, YOU WILL LEARN: How hormonal changes in midlife can lead to shifts in body composition Why fiber is essential for stabilizing blood sugar and insulin levels  The role fiber plays in fat distribution How fiber helps the body handle estrogen Signs that can indicate you are not consuming enough fiber  Practical tips for increasing your fiber intake The importance of proper hydration Connect with Cynthia Thurlow   Follow on X, Instagram & LinkedIn Check out Cynthia’s website Submit your questions to support@cynthiathurlow.com Join other like-minded women in a supportive, nurturing community: The Midlife Pause/Cynthia Thurlow  Cynthia’s Menopause Gut Book is on presale now! Cynthia’s Intermittent Fasting Transformation Book The Midlife Pause Supplement Line Research Links Relation of dietary fat and fiber to elevation of C-reactive protein Cholesterol-lowering effects of dietary fiber: a meta-analysis The effect of fiber on satiety and food intake: a systematic review The emergence of the metabolic syndrome with menopause The effect of dietary fat and fiber on serum estrogen concentrations in premenopausal women under controlled dietary conditions From Dietary Fiber to Host Physiology: Short-Chain Fatty Acids as Key Bacterial Metabolites The Impact of Dietary Fiber on Gut Microbiota in Host Health and Disease Dietary fiber and body weight