Today, I am honored to connect with Dr. Mary Claire Haver, a board-certified OBGYN who has dedicated her entire adult life to championing women's health. 
Dr. Haver is the visionary creator of the Galveston Diet, the first and only nutrition program ever designed by a female OBGYN to cater to menopausal women. 
In our conversation today, Dr. Haver shares her background, and we discuss her new book, The Galveston Diet. We examine the glaring systemic gap where the health of middle-aged women remains undervalued and underfunded in research, and our discussion touches on various facets of women's health, including perimenopausal symptoms, the distinction between chronological and endocrine aging, the scientific misconceptions surrounding weight gain and hormones, the advantages of intermittent fasting, inflammation, macros. We also get into the supplements Dr. Haver finds beneficial for women in middle age, in addition to dissecting the impact of non-nutritive sweeteners and the role of continuous glucose monitors.

IN THIS EPISODE YOU WILL LEARN:

Dr. Haver highlights various symptoms of perimenopause

How menopause can increase health risks

How muscle loss with aging can make women more insulin resistant and lead to cardiovascular changes

How the hormonal changes that occur during perimenopause and menopause can impact weight management

What are the benefits of intermittent fasting for perimenopausal women?

How a combination of genetics and lifestyle factors can help women prepare for menopause and manage its symptoms

How sugar, alcohol, and gluten impact inflammation, insulin levels, and blood sugar

How a lack of protein and the wrong types of fats can lead to hunger and satiety issues and lead to muscle breakdown and weight gain in menopausal women

Dr. Haver talks about her book, The Galveston Diet

How do non-nutritive sweeteners impact the gut microbiome and blood sugar levels?

The benefits of using a continuous glucose monitor to track blood sugar levels


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