PERIMENOPAUSE: SUPERFOODS AND SUPPLEMENTS
Perimenopause is a significant transitional phase marked by hormonal fluctuations that influence cardiovascular, metabolic, bone, and mental health. This presentation reviews the latest evidence on how nutrition and lifestyle habits can mitigate common symptoms such as hot flashes, sleep disturbances, mood changes, and weight gain. We will explore dietary patterns associated with a later onset of menopause and discuss specific nutrients shown to improve symptom management and support metabolic and mental well-being. Additionally, we will examine lifestyle behaviors- including sleep hygiene, stress management, and physical activity- that have been shown to reduce symptom burden. Finally, practical counseling strategies and techniques used in dietetic practice will be shared to help clinicians more effectively guide women through this stage with confidence and evidence-based care.
Upon successful completion of this one-hour course, the participant should be able to:
- Describe the physiological and hormonal changes that occur during perimenopause.
- Identify health conditions influenced by perimenopause, including impacts on cardiovascular, bone, metabolic, and mental health.
- Recognize common perimenopausal symptoms and how they present across patients.
- Evaluate current research on nutrition and dietary patterns associated with symptom improvement and timing of menopause.
- Discuss key nutrients and their evidence-based role in supporting perimenopausal health.
- Explain lifestyle behaviors- including sleep, stress management, and physical activity- that have been shown to reduce symptom severity.
- Apply practical counseling strategies and interventions used in dietetic practice to support women during perimenopause.
Live Event Date:
Jan 29, 2026
Expiration Date:
Dec 08, 2026
Performance Indicators/Learning Objectives: 9.1.1, 9.1.4, 9.2.2, 9.2.4, 9.2.3, 10.1.1, 10.3.1
Target Audience: RDs, DTRs, Health Professionals
Total Cost:
1 Site Credit
About the Presenter: Lauren Talbert, RD, LDN, CDCES
Lauren Talbert, RD, LDN, CDCES, is a registered dietitian and diabetes educator. Lauren has a Bachelor’s of Science degree in both dietetics and food and nutritional science from the University of Vermont. She completed her dietetic internship at the Dana Farber Cancer Institute and Brigham and Women’s Hospital. Lauren has been working at Women and Infants Hospital in Providence, RI since 2006. Lauren now works in Endocrinology within the Department of Medicine within Women & Infants Hospital. Lauren specializes in women’s health specifically women with diabetes, Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) and pregnant women. Lauren has been most recognized for her presentations internationally and nationally to a wide variety of audiences including medical professionals as well as the community on various health related topics.
