Leading Nutrition Expert Explains: Is Calorie Counting For Women Effective?

Описание: What if calorie counting isn’t helping your health—or your hormones?

In this episode of The BeingBrigid Show, Brigid sits down with world-renowned nutrition scientist Dr. Sarah Berry to break down the real science behind blood sugar, ultra-processed foods, menopause, and why women need a more personalized approach to nutrition.

Dr. Berry shares groundbreaking research on the food matrix, gut microbiome changes during menopause, and how blood sugar dips—not spikes—drive hunger, cravings, and fatigue.

What You’ll Learn In This Episode:
Why calorie counting often backfires—especially for women
How blood sugar dips increase hunger, cravings, and fatigue
What the food matrix is and why whole foods matter more than labels
How ultra-processed foods change metabolism and fullness
Why menopause alters blood sugar, insulin sensitivity, and gut health
How to build balanced meals without cutting carbs
The role of the gut microbiome in hormones, inflammation, and metabolism
Why how you eat matters just as much as what you eat

Timestamps:
00:00 Introduction to Functional Nutrition and Guest Introduction
01:38 The Flaws of Calorie Counting
06:36 Understanding Weight Loss and Maintenance
12:02 Blood Sugar Dynamics and Satiety
18:00 The Importance of Food Structure
27:21 Smoothies and Their Impact on Satiety
31:32 The Significance of Eating Habits
39:21 The Order of Eating and Its Effects
49:28 The Interconnection of Gut Health, Inflammation, and Insulin Resistance
54:10 Menopause and Changes in Gut Microbiome
01:01:47 Practical Tips for Managing Blood Sugar Post-Menopause

Resources & Links:
Brigid’s Website - https://beingbrigid.com
Brigid’s Instagram -   / beingbrigid  
Dr. Sarah's Instagram -   / drsarahberry  
ZOE's Instagram -   / zoe  
ZOE's Website - https://zoe.com/en-us
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Get your MenoScale Score - https://zoe.com/menoscale?utm_medium=...

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