Foods That Help Menopause Symptoms: A Nutritionist's Guide to What Actually Works with Amanda Zagrodnik

Ever wonder why the health strategies that used to work for you just… stopped working?In this episode, I sit down with holistic nutritionist Amanda Zagrodnik to talk about one of the most under-discussed health transitions affecting nearly half of every woman's life: menopause. If you or someone you love is dealing with unexplained weight gain, exhaustion, brain fog, or feeling dismissed by doctors who say "everything's normal," this conversation is for you.Amanda breaks down the real science behind why menopause symptoms happen and—more importantly—what you can actually do about it through nutrition and lifestyle changes.In this episode, you'll discover:What's really happening in your body when hormones shift (and why it's not just about willpower)?Which specific foods help menopause symptoms and support your changing hormone levels?How simple blood sugar strategies can make a massive difference in how you feel during this transition?Learn more about Amanda's Pause and the Power Women's Wellness Retreat (March 13-14, 2026, at Blue Harbor Resort in Sheboygan, WI) at: https://www.integrativewi.com/retreat/Link to the goodies I mentioned: https://www.beginwithin.fit/toolkitConnect with me: https://www.beginwithin.fit/If you're enjoying the Begin Within Health Show, please consider subscribing/following and leaving a 5-star review! It helps the show reach more people who could benefit from these conversations.Follow for more:https://www.instagram.com/natesleger/https://www.tiktok.com/@nateslegerhttps://www.facebook.com/groups/beginwithinfithttps://www.youtube.com/@beginwithin3785