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Right Balance Nutrition

Dietitian, Nutritionist

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In Harmony Wellness & Fitness
525 E Gay St
West Chester PA

Registered Dietitian

Owner: Jennifer Laurence, MA, RD, LDN

Right Balance Nutrition www.rightbalancenutrition.com

Specializing in nutrition counseling, weight loss, coaching, integrative nutrition

09/25/2025

📉 Ladies...Did you know? Women can lose up to 1% of bone density per year after 40!

It’s truly alarming and something that should be on all of our radars.

While Calcium in our diet really matters, it’s only one piece of the puzzle.

We also need nutrients like...

✨ Magnesium
💡 Helps your body use calcium effectively
🍴 Found in: Pumpkin seeds • Almonds • Spinach

✨ Vitamin D
💡 Boosts calcium absorption
☀️ Found in: Sunlight • Salmon • Sardines • Fortified foods

✨ Vitamin K2
💡 Guides calcium into your bones (and away from arteries)
🍳 Found in: Eggs • Chicken • Fermented foods (like natto)

Lifestyle:
🏋️‍♀️ Resistance training is just as important as nutrition for strong bones. Even bodyweight exercises count!

✨ Your bones need a whole team of nutrients to stay strong in midlife. Which of these do you already get enough of? Tell in the comments! 👇🏻

09/23/2025

Ladies, let’s talk about an issue that commonly occurs during perimenopause and menopause: Insulin resistance.

During this transitional phase, our bodies become a bit more resistant to insulin, causing glucose to hang out in our bloodstream rather than fueling our cells. This results in potential pre-diabetes, unwanted weight gain (especially around the midsection) and an increased risk of heart disease.
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Thankfully, there are effective tools and strategies to tackle this head-on.

One strategy is to opt for a balanced diet loaded with fiber, protein, and plant-based fats. Whole foods like these are like superheroes for our bodies, triggering less of an insulin response and keeping our bodies more insulin sensitive.
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Here are some of my favorite suggestions:

Start with lean protein such as chicken, turkey, fatty fish, eggs, dairy, tofu, and tempeh. Pair those up with high-fiber foods like fruits, veggies, whole grains, beans, and legumes, for a high energy winning combo. Finally, be sure to include plant-based fats such as olives, olive oil, avocado, ground flaxseed, chia seeds, walnuts, almonds, and pumpkin seeds to add that extra nourishment to your meals.⁠
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Additional strategies include getting 7-9 hours of sleep per night, aiming for 150 minutes of exercise per week, and reducing stress. Collectively, these approaches will help you lower your A1C and reversing your insulin resistance. ⁠
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Which one will you focus on first? ❤️

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09/09/2025

Are you experiencing digestive issues in menopause? 🤨

It’s common for women to report an increase in bloating, bowel habits, and indigestion. Oftentimes, this is due to fluctuating hormones that can widely impact your digestive system, causing a range of uncomfortable symptoms. ☹️

If you’re struggling, know that you are not alone. While it’s always important to have a medical evaluation by your doctor, there are dietary adjustments that can also help.
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✨Heartburn and acid reflux are common, due to a decrease in estrogen. Eating smaller meals, avoiding spicy foods and alcohol, and not lying down immediately after eating can mitigate these symptoms.
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✨Menopause can also cause bloating and excessive gas, linked to slowed gastric motility. Reducing carbonated drinks, eating smaller meals, chewing thoroughly, limiting gas-causing foods (think broccoli and cauliflower) and regular exercise can help.⁠
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✨Food sensitivities can increase during menopause, causing abdominal discomfort and changes in bowel habits. Keeping a food diary and consulting a dietitian can help to identify and manage these.⁠
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✨And lastly, don’t forget about the importance of getting prebiotics and probiotics in your diet. Eating a variety of fermented foods such as yogurt, kefir, tempeh, miso and kimchi can help keep your gut populated with beneficial probiotic bacteria and reduce symptoms. Feeding those good bugs with prebiotics such as avocado, banana, beans, legumes, garlic and leeks helps to keep your probiotics happy, healthy and thriving!
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If you’ve experienced any of the above, I can help! We can evaluate your diet, identify gaps and formulate a plan. 🙌🏼

DM me to get started now! ❤️

07/22/2025

Don't ignore your gut health! Besides playing a key role in your digestion, it does so much more. This article discusses the role of short chain fatty acids (produced in the gut) and inflammation as they relate to prediabetes. If you're not sure about how get started with improving your gut health through diet, I can help!

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