Nutrition and Hormonal Health as We Age

In this free nutritional education webinar, Megan Ellison, RDN, CDCES – a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist and Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist – of Sound Dietitians, LLC explores the connection between hormonal changes, nutrition, and healthy aging for both men and women. Sponsored by Stilly Valley Health Connections, this class offers practical, evidence-based strategies to support your metabolism, muscle mass, and overall well-being in midlife and beyond. This webinar is part of Stilly Valley Health Connections’ growing library of free class recordings on nutrition, health, and wellness.

What’s covered in this class:

• Hormonal terminology and key statistics – perimenopause, menopause, andropause, and what declining estrogen, testosterone, and progesterone actually mean for your body
• How hormonal shifts affect metabolism, fat storage, mood, bone density, heart disease risk, insulin sensitivity, and more
• The gut-hormone connection – how your microbiome influences hormone recycling and what you can do to support it
• Key nutrients to prioritize in midlife: omega-3s, fiber, phytoestrogens, protein, and anti-inflammatory foods – with practical food sources for each
• Muscle loss (sarcopenia), why it matters more than the number on the scale, and how strength training helps preserve it
• Sleep quality, exercise strategies, supplement guidance, and when to talk to your provider about hormone replacement therapy (HRT)