If you’re in your 40s or 50s and wondering why your relationship with food has suddenly shifted, you’re not imagining it. Hormonal changes during menopause can make it harder to eat well, stay energized, and feel emotionally balanced.

Menopause symptoms like fatigue, mood swings, sugar cravings, and weight gain are all closely tied to the way your body processes food. What used to work for you may now leave you feeling bloated, drained, or unsatisfied.