EverCalm: Your Menopause, Reclaimed
Season
2
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25 min
Episode
5
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Menopause Nutrition | Dietitian Hennis Tung | EverCalm
August 6, 2026
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Hennis Tung
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Registered Dietitian, Women's Health
Nutrition for Menopause Brain Fog
Why does menopause suddenly make food feel connected to mood and focus? Dietitian Hennis Tung explains how declining and fluctuating estrogen affects the brain, why over 60 percent of women experience brain fog in perimenopause, and why skipping meals or under-eating can worsen symptoms. She shares practical, shame-free ways to use food as steady 'information' for hormones and the nervous system, from hero nutrients like healthy fats and fiber to daily habits around caffeine, alcohol and sleep that quietly affect mood and mental clarity.
In this episode, we cover
- Why estrogen fluctuation drives menopause brain fog and mood swings
- Why under-eating and skipping meals can worsen symptoms
- Hero nutrients for brain and mood: healthy fats, fiber, plant foods
- How caffeine, alcohol and screens quietly worsen mood and sleep
- The gut-brain connection and simple ways to support it daily
Hennis Tung
Registered Dietitian, Women's Health
Resources mentioned
Menopause Brain Fog and Mood Explained
Learn why hormone shifts in perimenopause cause brain fog, anxiety and mood swings.
Hero Nutrients for Midlife Mood
Discover the healthy fats, fiber and foods that support brain health during menopause.
Daily Habits That Affect Sleep and Mood
How caffeine, alcohol and screen time quietly worsen menopause symptoms at night.
Ready to Reclaim Your Health?
If this episode resonated with you, explore EverCalm Menopause for evidence‑based mind–body tools that support heart‑healthy habits, better sleep and calmer days.
