still eating like your 20s?

Hey,

As you get older have you been feeling like the foods that used to energise you now just… sit there? Or like your body’s reacting differently, even though nothing’s really “changed”?

Research shows that as women, our nutritional needs evolve through different stages of life. Even then, most advice out there still treats us like one uniform group.

The snacks we loved in our 20s? They might not hit the same now. The energy dips, the bloating, the weird cravings, they’re not random. Your body’s needs are shifting quietly.

Here’s what’s inside:

• A quick breakdown of what changes in your body (and why it matters)

• How your teenage diet might still be messing with you

• Menopause, bone health, and the nutrients you’re probably overlooking

• Drop Inches and Get the Diwali Glow

• Recipe of the week

We casually talk about hormones a lot, but they’re are behind more than mood swings or skin flare-ups. They run the show. Estrogen especially. And when it dips (like it does after 40), your body starts responding in ways that feel unfamiliar.

You might find your metabolism slowing down. Your sleep gets lighter. That belly fat that’s never been an issue? Suddenly, it’s front and centre.

What You Ate as a Teen Didn’t Disappear

We often think of adolescence as that awkward in-between phase we survived and moved on from. But nutritionally? It laid down a foundation for better or worse.

If you skipped meals, loaded up on processed stuff, or didn’t get enough iron or calcium back then (and let’s be honest, most of us didn’t)... that doesn’t just go away. Those gaps can still show up in how your body functions today, from bone strength to fatigue to how your body handles stress.

Let’s Talk About Menopause

When you think of menopause, you probably think of hot flashes and mood swings. But one of the biggest shifts happens invisibly. It is in your bones and your heart.

Estrogen plays a huge role in keeping both strong. So when levels drop, things change.

That’s where calcium and vitamin D come in, but they’re just the start. Extensive research shows that nutrients like magnesium, vitamin B12, and even plant-based compounds can help maintain bone density and reduce the risk of chronic illness.

Eating Well Shouldn’t Feel Like a Guilt Trip

You’ve probably seen the pressure to “eat for the planet.” And yes, eating more plants helps. But not everyone can or should go full vegetarian.

In parts of the world (and in certain seasons of life), iron and B12 from animal sources can be necessary, especially if you’ve dealt with anaemia, fatigue, or postpartum depletion.

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If there’s one thing I want you to take from this week’s note, it’s this:

Your body is doing a lot. It’s evolving, adjusting, and asking for support. Listening to it isn’t indulgent. It’s wise.

Here’s to eating with curiosity and care, at every age.

See you next week,
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