Q&A Episode: Food Tracking, Plant Proteins, and Collagen
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In this solo Q&A episode, I am tackling some of the most recent questions shared with me about the sneaky ways diet culture creeps in, what protein adequacy really looks like (especially for plant-based eaters), and whether collagen is fact or hype.
This episode is packed with clarity, compassion, and realistic advice to help you navigate midlife nutrition without falling back into food rules. If you want to get your questions answered in the future, make sure to submit it here!
You'll Learn:
- Why intention matters when it comes to food tracking
- The truth about protein “quality” for vegetarians in menopause
- Why plant-based and low-carb is a bad idea
- How collagen compares to protein powders and what it’s really good for
- How to use curiosity (not compliance) when checking in on your nutrition
Key Quotes:
"Tracking can become a trapdoor back into diet culture if you’re not checking your intention.”
“Protein powders and collagen serve different purposes. Collagen isn’t a complete protein, and that matters.”
“Think about variety and adequacy, not perfection.”
Ditch the “I’ll be good today” loop in 5 days with the Midlife Morning Makeover Email Challenge:
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Resources and Links
The Substack Article Mentioned: Read it hereTry the Midlife Morning Makeover Email Challenge: Join for free
Explore the Midlife Feast Community: Start your 7-day free trial
Like what you learned? Check out these other episodes!
- Clean Eating Pitfalls in Midlife & Menopause with Dr. Morgan Francis, Psy.D, LPC
- 5 Things I Wish I Had Known About Intuitive Eating 10 Years Ago
- Why Diets Don’t Work with Dr. Amy Porto
- Intuitive Eating in Menopause: A Conversation with Evelyn Tribole
- 5 Tips for Spotting Nutrition Misinformation with Dr. Emma Beckett
- Is it Hunger, Food Noise, or Hormones?
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