Harmonized

Food Sensitivities & Food Allergies in Menopause? (& also in andropause)

Many are baffled why they have issues with certain food items in the form of a food sensitivity or even a food allergy later in life even though they never had issues with those particular food items earlier in life. I explain what your body is trying to tell you when this happens.Let's chat over on Instagram! @gut.and.hormone.harmony

Guilt vs. My Genetic Code: Why I Chose My Health Over Tradition

For years, I felt "trapped" in my own body—struggling with a metabolic fog, GI issues, and hormonal imbalances while following a plant-based tradition. At 55, I am finally thriving post-menopause without BHRT, caffeine, or supplements, but it took decoding my nutrigenetics to understand why. In this episode, I share the "aha" moments from my DNA reports that explained my struggles with vitamin A conversion, B12 deficiency, and more. Join me as I discuss the tug-of-war between the guilt of leaving tradition and the freedom of finally honoring the unique biochemical blueprint God gave me. It’s time to stop guessing and start harmonizing with your biology! To work with me, head on over to my website. [www.jejenoval.com] Let's chat on Instagram. @gut.and.hormone.harmony

How Insulin Can Spike Without a Blood Sugar Spike (Part 3)

In the final episode of this insulin miniseries, I explain that certain protein powders can spike insulin, building on an earlier discussion of veggie meats and free glutamate in soy and tamari sauce. Repeated insulin spikes can contribute to insulin instability and eventual insulin resistance, which may be worsened during perimenopause, menopause, post menopause, and andropause due to hormonal shifts. 00:00 Series Recap01:03 Protein Powders Warning01:51 Why Isolates Spike Insulin04:02 Blood Sugar vs Insulin05:33 Aging and Insulin Resistance06:37 Minerals and Gene Nutrition07:38 Wrap Up and Next Steps

How Insulin Can Spike Without a Blood Sugar Spike (Part 2)

Part two explains how insulin can spike even when blood sugar doesn’t rise significantly, emphasizing that repeated insulin spikes contribute to insulin resistance and related metabolic conditions such as type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease, and may affect transitions like perimenopause to postmenopause and andropause. #insulinresistance #metabolichealth #hormonehealth #guthealth 00:00 Insulin Spikes Without Blood Sugar Spikes (Part 2 Intro)00:33 Why Insulin Resistance Matters: Chronic Disease + Menopause/Andropause02:04 The Umami Trap: MSG, Soy Sauce & Mushroom Seasonings03:52 Free Glutamate Explained: How It Triggers a Pancreas Insulin Dump07:00 Smarter Swaps & Meal Pairing: Coconut Aminos + Chicken Adobo Tips09:09 Restaurant “Heavenly” Flavor Boosters: Synergists + Sugar = Double Whammy10:57 Better Seasoning Alternatives + Series Wrap & How to Get Help

How Insulin Can Spike Without a Blood Sugar Spike

In this episode, the focus is on the hormone insulin, its vital role in our bodies, and the potential issues that arise from insulin overproduction. I delve into the impact of ultra-processed veggie meats on insulin spiking due to their concentrated protein isolates. The importance of consuming whole foods for better metabolic health is emphasized. #insulinresistance #metabolichealth 00:00 Introduction to Insulin Series00:35 Understanding Insulin's Role01:45 The Hidden Dangers of Insulin Spikes04:09 The Impact of Veggie Meats07:40 The Importance of Whole Food