Fiber does much more than keep you regular—it plays a key role in hormone regulation, detoxification, and long-term health. During perimenopause, estrogen levels don’t just decline — they fluctuate wildly. Sometimes they’re low (causing hot flashes, anxiety, poor sleep), and sometimes they spike higher than your body needs because progesterone is lower and can’t “balance” it out.. Your liver helps process and clear these excess hormones, and fiber plays an important role in t

In a world of constant multitasking, most of us eat on autopilot — scrolling, driving, or standing at the counter while grabbing quick bites between tasks. But when you’re distracted, your brain and digestive system fall out of sync. You may finish a meal without really tasting it — and still feel unsatisfied. Eating with intention means slowing down enough to experience your food. It gives your body time to recognize fullness, and it helps your nervous system shift into a p