What I Eat for Post-Menopause Support (Hint: It’s Not Rabbit Food)

By Michelle Goffredo | Tennessee Roots

Let’s get real. When I hit post-menopause, I wasn’t looking to “diet”  I wanted to feel strong, focused, and balanced. No more dragging through the day, no more brain fog, and definitely no more crash-and-burn energy spikes.

So I built a way of eating that actually supports me  my gut, my mood, my metabolism, and my hormones.

Here’s what’s really on my plate these days:

 ✔️ Protein Is Queen

I aim for 30–40g of protein per meal  not because I’m bulking, but because I’m building.
Muscle = metabolism = longevity. Period.
Think: pastured chicken, steak, turkey, eggs, and yes  bone broth, daily.

 ✔️ Fiber for the Win

I pack in fiber to keep blood sugar balanced and digestion smooth.
You’ll find roasted veggies, chia pudding, flaxseeds, lentils, and colorful salads all over my menu.
Fiber = fewer cravings, happier gut, clearer skin.

 ✔️ Healthy Fats — Don’t Be Scared

Avocados, nuts, seeds, and extra virgin olive oil are daily staples.
They support hormone production, brain function, glowing skin, and they keep me sane because a moody Michelle is not the vibe.

 ✔️ Bone Broth — My Non-Negotiable

I sip it warm every day.
Gut-healing, anti-inflammatory, mineral-rich this is my version of coffee with benefits.
Bonus: it keeps me full, grounded, and glowing.

 ✔️ RESET Harmony Latte

This is my daily hormone-loving latte.
It’s a blend of flaxseed, basil seed, cacao, and lion’s mane mushroom  it nourishes my gut, balances my mood, and feels like a warm hug in a mug.
It’s part of my RESET Cleanse, but honestly, I drink it all the time.

 ✔️ Smart Carbs — Not the Enemy

No, carbs are not evil. I just choose smart ones:
Sweet potatoes, beets, squash, berries, and some gluten-free grains like quinoa.
They help with energy, sleep, and hormone balance especially when paired with protein.

 ✔️ Real Food. Real Flavor. Real Results.

I don’t count calories or follow trends.
I eat to feel powerful, focused, and in control of my body.
It’s not a “diet.” It’s a lifestyle that supports who I’m becoming  not who I was 10 years ago.

If you’re in post-menopause (or peri) and wondering what the heck to eat to feel good again  you’re not alone. This is the food that helped me get my energy, mood, and mojo back. And it can help you too.

Warmly 

 Michelle

https://www.wsmv.com/2025/07/29/health-coach-michelle-goffredo-speaks-gut-health-importance-those-going-back-school/

How Feeling Like Crap at 56 Sparked a Cleanse That’s Helped Hundreds of Women Reset

Let me set the scene:
I was 56, deep in peri-menopause, and feeling like absolute garbage.
No energy.
Brain fog for days.
Mood swings that made me want to apologize to strangers.
And my eating habits? Let’s just say... not my finest moment.

But here’s the thing I knew better. I was already sipping this strange but magical morning concoction I’d whipped up (don’t worry, it made the cut), and I decided to create a little self-rescue mission: more protein, more fiber, a killer salad, some comforting broth, and a dreamy hormone-loving latte. I did it for one week. Then another. Then another.

Somewhere between the soup and the fiber balls, something shifted.

I started glowing. I felt lighter mentally, emotionally, and yes, physically.

At the time, I was selling grab-and-go wellness food at this amazing spot in Cresskill, NJ called Crushed Garage think clean beauty meets soul care meets cool-girl health food. The women who ran it? Total wellness rockstars. One day they looked at me and said:
“Wait… what are you doing? You look different.”

My answer? “I’m resetting how I eat.”
Their reply? “That sounds like a cleanse we want.”

Boom—RESET Cleanse was born.

Since then, RESET has helped hundreds of women get their glow back, feel good in their bodies again, and finally say goodbye to that foggy, sluggish, “what the hell is going on with my hormones?” feeling.

That was 7 years ago. And I’m just getting started.

So… What Is the RESET Cleanse?

RESET isn’t a juice cleanse.
It’s not a starvation plan.
And it’s definitely not about being perfect.

It’s a real food, gut-focused, hormone-happy reset that gives your body (and brain) a much-needed break  without making you miserable.

Here’s what you get during the 7-day program:

• Morning Concoction aka ( Michelle's ELIXIR ) to kickstart digestion + energy (yes, the one I still drink daily)
• High-protein fiber bites to keep you fueled and satisfied
  Glowy green salad loaded with hormone-loving ingredients
•  Healing broths + soups to nourish your gut

RESET Harmony Latte — calming, balancing, and delicious
Daily support + structure so you’re never left wondering what to eat
Community vibes that remind you: you’re not doing this alone

It’s simple. It's powerful. And it works.

 
Who Is RESET For?

• You feel bloated, blah, or backed up (you know what I mean)
• You’ve got brain fog, low energy, or mood swings that sneak up on you
• Your body is sending signals and you’re finally listening
• You want a gentle reset without the drama, hunger, or restriction
• You’re in perimenopause, menopause, or post — and ready to feel like yourself again

If any of that made you go “omg, yes,” then girl… RESET is for you.

 
The Next Round Starts July 28

Middle Tennessee & Long Island, NY

This is your invitation to feel better fast — with real food, real support, and a proven plan.

Spaces fill up fast, so if your gut (literally and intuitively) is telling you it’s time, I’d love to have you.

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Let’s get your glow back — because aging powerfully starts in your gut. ✨