EPISODE · Jan 22, 2026 · 45 MIN
Episode 38: 5 Nutrition Lies Destroying Your Hormones in Perimenopause
from Beyond Hormone Symptoms Podcast · host Gloria Halim
In this episode, Gloria debunks the biggest nutrition myths sabotaging hormone balance after 35, drawing from her own experience of healing through cancer treatment and navigating perimenopause. Learn why diets don't work, the truth about carbs (and the critical difference between simple and complex carbs), how to practice intermittent fasting properly for women's hormones, why healthy fats are essential, and what your body actually needs to thrive in this stage of life.Takeaways: Why the diet model is fundamentally broken and doesn't work long-termThe crucial difference between simple and complex carbs - and why your hormones need the right carbsHow to practice intermittent fasting in a way that supports (not sabotages) women's hormonesWhy healthy fats are essential for hormone productionThe truth about "eat less, move more" and why under-eating destroys hormones after 357 priorities for eating in a way that actually supports hormone balanceHow to make gentle, sustainable shiftsResources Mentioned:Gloria's book "Healing Foods Healthy Foods"Glow with Grace Blueprint 12-Week ProgramReady to Transform Your HormonalHealth?Book Your FREE 30-Minute Wellness Chat: https://calendly.com/gloriahwellness/30minconsultJoin the Glow with Grace Blueprint Waitlist: https://gloriahalim.com/joinwaitlistConnect with Gloria:Email: [email protected]: @GloriahalimChapters00:00 - Introduction to Hormonal Health and Nutrition Myths04:57 -The Dieting Dilemma: Why Diets Don't Work10:55 - Understanding Carbohydrates: The Good and the Bad13:59 - The Truth About Fasting: Benefits and Pitfalls22:47 - Debunking the Fat Myth: Embracing Healthy Fats28:57 - The Fallacy of 'Eat Less, Move More'31:37 - What Actually Works: Nourishing Your Body41:57 - Practical Strategies for Hormonal Balance
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In this episode, Gloria debunks the biggest nutrition myths sabotaging hormone balance after 35, drawing from her own experience of healing through cancer treatment and navigating perimenopause. Learn why diets don't work, the truth about carbs (and the critical difference between simple and complex carbs), how to practice intermittent fasting properly for women's hormones, why healthy fats are essential, and what your body actually needs to thrive in this stage of life.Takeaways: Why the diet model is fundamentally broken and doesn't work long-termThe crucial difference between simple and complex carbs - and why your hormones need the right carbsHow to practice intermittent fasting in a way that supports (not sabotages) women's hormonesWhy healthy fats are essential for hormone productionThe truth about "eat less, move more" and why under-eating destroys hormones after 357 priorities for eating in a way that actually supports hormone balanceHow to make gentle, sustainable shiftsResources Mentioned:Gloria's book "Healing Foods Healthy Foods"Glow with Grace Blueprint 12-Week ProgramReady to Transform Your HormonalHealth?Book Your FREE 30-Minute Wellness Chat: https://calendly.com/gloriahwellness/30minconsultJoin the Glow with Grace Blueprint Waitlist: https://gloriahalim.com/joinwaitlistConnect with Gloria:Email: [email protected]: @GloriahalimChapters00:00 - Introduction to Hormonal Health and Nutrition Myths04:57 -The Dieting Dilemma: Why Diets Don't Work10:55 - Understanding Carbohydrates: The Good and the Bad13:59 - The Truth About Fasting: Benefits and Pitfalls22:47 - Debunking the Fat Myth: Embracing Healthy Fats28:57 - The Fallacy of 'Eat Less, Move More'31:37 - What Actually Works: Nourishing Your Body41:57 - Practical Strategies for Hormonal Balance
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