{"id":22138,"date":"2025-07-24T03:57:50","date_gmt":"2025-07-24T11:57:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.movedaily.ca\/?p=22138"},"modified":"2025-07-24T03:57:50","modified_gmt":"2025-07-24T11:57:50","slug":"july-24-25-are-these-foods-making-you-tired-what-to-eat-in-menopause","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/kelowna.website\/6\/newsletters\/july-24-25-are-these-foods-making-you-tired-what-to-eat-in-menopause\/","title":{"rendered":"July 24 25: Are these foods making you tired? What to eat in menopause"},"content":{"rendered":"

The 3 Foods That Might Be Making You Tired<\/h2>\n

You eat well. You\u2019ve cut back on the obvious junk. You\u2019re trying to stay consistent.<\/p>\n

But by mid-afternoon, your energy tanks. You feel foggy, flat, and like you\u2019re dragging yourself to the finish line.<\/p>\n

Here\u2019s the truth: there are likely foods in your regular rotation that seem “healthy” on the surface but may actually be draining your energy. And after 40, your body becomes more sensitive to certain blood sugar fluctuations, inflammatory triggers, and digestive stressors.<\/p>\n

Let\u2019s break down three common culprits:<\/p>\n

1. Low-Fat, High-Carb \u201cHealth\u201d Foods<\/strong>\u00a0(e.g. rice cakes, granola bars, fruit-only breakfasts). These are the foods that spike your blood sugar fast – then drop it like a stone. You might feel OK immediately after eating, but about 60-90 minutes later, you\u2019ll crash. That crash often looks like tiredness, irritability, cravings, or brain fog. As estrogen declines during perimenopause and beyond, insulin sensitivity drops too. This makes blood sugar spikes more intense and recovery from them slower.<\/p>\n

\"\u2705\"\u00a0What to do:<\/strong>\u00a0Add a source of protein and fat every time you eat. That might mean pairing your fruit with Greek yogurt, or spreading nut butter on your rice cakes. Ditch granola bars unless they contain 10g+ protein and little added sugar.<\/p>\n

2. \u201cHealthy\u201d Ultra-Processed Snacks<\/strong>\u00a0(e.g. veggie crisps, protein cookies, low-fat flavoured yogurts). These foods often come with health claims on the front but contain emulsifiers, gums, artificial sweeteners, or industrial seed oils that can trigger subtle inflammation and gut stress. Even if you don\u2019t feel bloated or uncomfortable, your immune system notices. Low-grade inflammation is exhausting. It diverts energy away from cognitive clarity and muscle recovery and into managing internal stress.<\/p>\n

\"\u2705\"\u00a0What to do:<\/strong>\u00a0Swap packaged snacks for more intact foods. Think: cheese and oatcakes, boiled eggs and grapes, roasted chickpeas, or full-fat unsweetened yogurt with a few berries. Check the ingredients label – the fewer words you don\u2019t recognize, the better.<\/p>\n

3. Wheat-Based Lunches Without Enough Protein<\/strong>\u00a0(e.g. toast, pasta, wraps, low-protein sandwiches). That lunchtime sandwich might be quick and familiar, but if it\u2019s light on protein and fiber, it won\u2019t hold you. You\u2019ll get a temporary lift, followed by a sluggish lull around 3pm – just when you’re trying to stay focused or make decisions. Also, many women over 40 develop subtle intolerances or sensitivities to wheat or gluten, especially when gut health has been compromised over time. This can lead to fatigue, not just digestive discomfort.<\/p>\n

\"\u2705\"\u00a0What to do:<\/strong>\u00a0Prioritize a protein anchor at lunch: tuna, lentils, chicken, eggs, tempeh, tofu, or a protein shake-based meal. Replace soft bread and pasta with lower-GI carbs like cooked\/cooled potatoes, quinoa, or sourdough. Notice how you feel for 2 hours afterward, your body\u2019s feedback is valuable.<\/p>\n

What Now?<\/strong><\/h4>\n

If you\u2019re often tired, foggy, or low in energy during the day, it\u2019s not just age or hormones. It\u2019s a potential signal.<\/p>\n

Start with these simple shifts:<\/p>\n

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  1. Eat protein and fat with every meal or snack – not just carbs.<\/strong><\/li>\n
  2. Choose whole or minimally processed foods over clever marketing.<\/strong><\/li>\n
  3. Track how you feel 1-2 hours after eating. If you\u2019re tired or craving, that meal didn\u2019t work for you.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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    Your energy is your feedback loop.\u00a0Start listening.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

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