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🌸 Carb cravings in menopause aren’t about “weak willpower”—they’re a normal response to real hormonal and metabolic changes.

Why carbs call your name in menopause
🌟Fluctuating hormones can drive cravings for comfort foods and carbs. As estrogen and progesterone decline and swing, they influence appetite‑regulating hormones like leptin and ghrelin, which can leave you feeling hungrier and less satisfied after eating.​

🌟Estrogen normally helps insulin move sugar into your cells for energy and supports more stable blood sugar; when estrogen drops, blood sugar swings and insulin resistance become more likely, which can trigger stronger urges for quick carb energy and more frequent “crashes.”​

🌟Carbohydrates also influence brain chemicals like serotonin, which can temporarily boost mood; during perimenopause and menopause, mood shifts, stress, and sleep loss can push you to reach for refined carbs and sweets as fast emotional comfort.​

The ripple effect of symptoms
✖️Hot flashes, night sweats, and insomnia chip away at sleep, and tired brains naturally look for fast fuel—often simple carbs and sugar—which creates a cycle of brief energy spikes followed by crashes and more cravings.​

✖️Stress and higher cortisol during this life stage can further increase cravings for sweet, fatty, and salty comfort foods, especially later in the day or evening.​

What you can do instead of blaming yourself
✔️Build balanced meals with protein, healthy fats, fibre, and smart carbs (like whole grains, beans, and fruit) to steady blood sugar and reduce the intensity of cravings.

✔️Prioritize sleep, stress management, and regular movement, which all help improve insulin sensitivity and appetite hormones over time.​

✔️When a craving hits, pause and ask: “Am I tired, stressed, under‑fueled, or emotional?” Meeting the real need—rest, a proper meal, or support—often softens the urge.

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