The Carb Conspiracy: How to Eat for Hormone Harmony Without Starving or Hating Your Body

Somewhere along the way, carbs became the enemy. But if you’re in perimenopause or menopause and struggling with energy, mood, or weight—cutting carbs too low may actually be hurting you.

The Truth About Carbs:

• Your thyroid needs them to function
• Your adrenal glands need them for cortisol regulation
• Your sleep depends on nighttime glucose stability

The Elevated Woman’s Carb Framework:

1. Protein + Fiber First: Before you touch a carb, build your plate with protein and fiber to blunt the blood sugar spike.
2. Quality Over Quantity: Choose sweet potatoes, quinoa, fruit, and lentils over processed carbs.
3. Carb Timing: Front-load your day with carbs when your insulin sensitivity is higher. Save heavier carbs for post-workout or dinner.
4. Ditch the Guilt: Carbs don’t make you gain weight. Chronic stress, poor sleep, and hormonal chaos do.
5. Listen to Your Body: The Elevated Woman is in tune with what works for her. She doesn’t fear food—she understands it.

Elevated Reflection: What stories have you been telling yourself about carbs? Are they rooted in fear or fact?

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