@drbrendalau: Most people think about what they eat. Very few think about when fibre enters the picture. Your gut bacteria depend on fermentable fibre to do their job. When they break it down, they produce short-chain fatty acids like butyrate, which support the intestinal lining, influence metabolism, and contribute to an anti-inflammatory environment in the gut. No fibre, no fuel for that process. Eating fibre before or at the start of a meal also slows digestion, which means a more gradual rise in blood sugar after eating. Over time, that pattern supports metabolic health, cardiovascular health, and weight stability. During perimenopause and menopause this matters even more. Midlife hormonal shifts are linked with changes in body composition, cardiometabolic risk, and bowel habits. A fibre-rich eating pattern is one of the most consistent and practical tools available to support the transition. A carrot before breakfast is not a complicated protocol. It is a small, deliberate signal to your gut that food is coming and that the bacteria responsible for your health are being taken care of. Start there. Build from there. #fiberfirst #guthealth #womenshealth #inflammation #agingstrongandhealthy

Dr. Brenda Lau

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