Perimenopause in 2026: The Trends I'm Excited About

Tired of perimenopause weight gain, brain fog, and exhaustion,  and wondering what will actually work in 2026? In this episode, I’m breaking down 5 realistic perimenopause health trends for 2026 that help women over 40 manage symptoms, balance hormones, and feel like themselves again (without extreme dieting or hour‑long workouts).

 

If you’re a busy mom in perimenopause, these 2026 health trends will help you:

  1. Stop gaining weight even when you’re “eating healthy”
  2. Reduce energy crashes and brain fog
  3. Support your hormones with simple, realistic habits

 

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Timestamps:

00:00 Why 2026 is a turning point for perimenopause
00:42 Trend #1 – From dieting to metabolic health
02:15 Trend #2 – Protein & muscle as your “hormone helpers”
04:05 Trend #3 – Smarter use of health tech for women 40+
06:32 Trend #4 – Lab markers that finally matter for midlife women
08:45 Trend #5 – The truth about ultra‑processed foods in perimenopause
11:30 How to start with ONE tiny action this week

I’m Nikki, a certified nutrition & health coach and mom of three tween/teen boys. I help women in perimenopause and women over 40 use real food and simple habits to feel like themselves again – with better energy, fewer cravings, and more stable moods (without extreme dieting or perfection). If you’re ready to feel more like yourself again in perimenopause, you’re in the right place.