Hello Ladies, I would like to share with you why I am deeply committed to empowering and enhancing the well-being of women of colour in my community. Growing up in a culture where certain health topics, especially menopause, were often shrouded in silence, and having witnessed the challenges faced by my loved ones, I feel a profound sense of purpose to bring about positive changes and break the silence surrounding menopause. My goal is to instill a sense of empowerment in every woman, enabling them to prioritize self-care and embrace this life stage with knowledge and resilience. Truth is African women are missing out on understanding how to change specific aspects of their nutrition, because our culture isn’t being taken into account. Many of my friends and family don't understand the powerful effects that nutritional change may have on their symptoms. It is only recently that research has drawn attention to cultural differences existing in the menopause transition. Considerable research now backs up the claim that there is a significant variation in menopause experiences across different cultures. Yes, biological changes are the same, but psychological, social and cultural factors also influence both positive and negative experiences of the menopause transition. [Jones et al, 2012]. Furthermore, the SWAN study reports that perimenopause symptoms last longer in African women and this is due to numerous factors. However, the reasons for the disparities arise when women living in traditional societies don’t get the information that they deserve to have. Hence, I am currently embarking on a project to adapt and compile African recipes specifically for African women transitioning into Menopause. The book will comprise a myriad of foods with anti-inflammatory properties to help reduce inflammation and weight problems experienced by many African women in midlife, and support their joints, gut, and heart health. Each recipe will be adapted for midlife women’s nutritional needs with easy ingredient swaps and cooking methods as inspired by other native cultures and the principles of low-GI eating.

I know life happens ~ we all have errands to run, events to attend and deadlines to meet. Despite the reasons, some of you joined the masterclass tonight. And for that I am super grateful. Thank you for making time. Let's reconnect in two weeks for the next session where we will tackle another symptom with the evidenced practical lifestyle solutions. The topic will be communicated in due time. PS: please share this link 👇🏽with other midlife women in your circles: https://www.skool.com/master-my-menopause-academy-7297/about?ref=db27cdbc1d7547a48ddab9cf390febcd Thank you. With Love, Lala🤜🏽❤️🤛🏽

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