Picture this: It’s 1pm and you’re eating a healthy salad at your desk. By 3pm your stomach is tight. By 5pm you’re uncomfortably bloated and rushing home to change out of your work trousers. Sound familiar?

In this episode of The Perimenopause Gutsy Talk Podcast, Christel shares a simple, flexible framework for eating that supports your gut health, hormones, and energy in midlife — without restriction or complicated meal plans.

You’ll learn:

• The six daily foundations for a healthy gut microbiome in menopause
• How to pair fibre and hydration to ease bloating (especially if fibre has made you bloat before)
• Why soluble fibre comes first — not raw salads or beans
• How to eat 30 plants a week without stressing about it — or your gut reacting
• The #1 mistake in perimenopause: overdoing protein, underdoing carbs — and how to fix it
• The simple plate method that pulls it all together (half, quarter, quarter)

You’ll also hear:

• Marie’s story — from daily bloating to 70% relief in just weeks
• What Christel actually ate yesterday (spoiler: not Instagram-perfect)
• Why adding foods works better than cutting them out
• How to make this work with your family using small, unnoticeable changes

This isn’t about perfection or following a diet — it’s about building plates that work for your gut 80% of the time. Simple, sustainable, and it works.

Resources mentioned:
 👉 Download:  What to Eat for a Calmer Gut in Midlife Guide — your fridge-door visual cheat sheet
👉 Explore:  The No-Bloat Fibre Method — gentle steps to reintroduce fibre without discomfort
👉 Book:  Your free 15-minute call with Christel — get clarity on your next step

📖 Related Reading:

• Understanding Fibre and Your Gut — deep dive into how fibre works and why it sometimes causes bloating
• Best Breads for IBS and Bloating Relief — practical guide to choosing gut-friendly breads

Previous episode: 5 Ways Menopause Changes Your Gut (And How to Support It)
 

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About Christel Lyell, Registered Dietitian

Christel is a gut health specialist with over 27 years of clinical experience, helping women in perimenopause and midlife calm their gut, balance their hormones, and feel like themselves again — without restriction, overwhelm, or complicated protocols.  She specialises in IBS and gut health through menopause.”

🌐 Website: www.christellyelldietitian.com
📱 Instagram: @christel.gutsydietitian

Disclaimer:

The information in this podcast is general educational content and is not personalised medical advice. If you have medical conditions, food allergies, or you're taking medications, please consult your GP or a registered dietitian before making significant dietary changes.