The Anti-Inflammatory Advantage — Why Women in Perimenopause Need to Eat This Way

The Ageless and Awesome Podcast

Are you doing “all the right things” and still feeling tired, puffy, inflamed—or just off—during perimenopause? In this episode, Susie Garden breaks down why inflammation ramps up during this life stage and why an anti-inflammatory approach to food is essential for balancing hormones, boosting energy, improving sleep, and managing weight.

Forget restriction or calorie-counting—this is about nourishment, not punishment. Susie walks you through the exact foods to eat (and what to minimize), how they support your hormonal health, and small, simple changes that can make a big impact.

If you’ve been feeling foggy, moody, or like your body isn’t cooperating, this episode will help you understand why—and give you real tools to turn things around.

🎧 In this episode, you'll learn:

• What chronic inflammation is and how it sabotages your hormones
• The surprising connection between estrogen, progesterone, and inflammation
• Which foods reduce inflammation—and which ones make it worse
• How inflammation affects weight loss, mood, and sleep
• Easy ways to start eating anti-inflammatory without overhauling your life

💫 Mentioned in this episode:

• Susie’s signature program: The Glow Protocol®
• Wholegrains, omega-3s, and other anti-inflammatory tools
• How to build your plate for blood sugar and hormone harmony

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Are you a woman feeling stressed, flat and experiencing the challenges of perimenopause?

It’s time to reclaim your youthful energy, radiance and self-assurance (and your ideal weight).

I’m here to help with my proven method.

Here's how I can support you -

1. Hit your health and wellbeing goals this year, balance your hormones and lose weight with your own personalised protocol, based on your body's biochemistry. Sounds awesome right!! Book a free 30 minute Peri Weight Loss Assessment with me so we can discuss your health and wellbeing goals and also see how I might be able to support you. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Book your call here. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

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Chapters

1. Introduction to Anti-Inflammatory Foods (00:00:00)

2. Why Inflammation Matters in Perimenopause (00:04:27)

3. Powerful Anti-Inflammatory Foods to Include (00:08:07)

4. Pro-Inflammatory Foods to Avoid (00:12:29)

5. Inflammation's Impact on Weight Loss (00:18:53)

6. Taking Action Without Overwhelm (00:23:15)

7. Closing Thoughts and Next Steps (00:27:39)