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Nutrition & Recipes 10 min read

3 new menopause recipes: skin, silhouette, and lasting energy

Menopause reshuffles the metabolic deck: reduced collagen synthesis, increased insulin resistance, and afternoon energy crashes. These three recipes address these three realities with ingredients whose mechanisms of action are documented — and flavors that make you want to try them again.

At a glance

3 new recipes, 3 targeted symptoms

A miso soup enriched with marine collagen to nourish the skin from within. A purple bowl to counteract abdominal weight gain linked to insulin resistance. Energy balls to prepare on Sunday to manage afternoon slumps without refined sugar.

Each recipe is flavorful before it is functional — because the pleasure of eating is itself a tool for well-being. And each ingredient is there for a precise reason, explained at the end of the recipe.

Eating for your skin, your figure, and your energy

The drop in estrogen during menopause slows collagen synthesis by about 30% in the first five years, promotes abdominal fat storage by increasing insulin resistance, and disrupts glycemic regulation — which explains the sweet cravings in the mid-afternoon that many women describe as a new characteristic of their day.

Diet can compensate for a significant part of these effects. These three recipes were built around this biological reality — without simplifying, without overestimating what food can do, but by making the most of what it can offer.


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Collagen & skin Skin hydration 10 minutes
Marine Collagen Miso Soup

Beauty that is drunk warm. A comforting Japanese soup enriched with collagen, hyaluronic acid, and zinc to nourish the skin from within.

10Min.
1Serving
Skin & collagen Skin hydration Bone health Anti-inflammatory
Ingredients
  • 600 mlDashi broth (cube or homemade)Minerals, iodine, natural glutamates
  • 2 tbspWhite miso paste (shiro miso)Probiotics + fermented soy isoflavones
  • 80 gSilken tofuComplete proteins + phytoestrogens
  • 1 handfulRehydrated wakame seaweedIodine, calcium, fucoxanthin
  • 25 mlNutremys Menopause Vitality Complex10,000 mg collagen + hyaluronic acid
  • 2Sliced green onionsAnti-inflammatory quercetin + vitamin K
  • 1 tspToasted sesame oilOmega-6 + lignans + antioxidant sesamol
Preparation
  1. Rehydrate the wakame in a bowl of cold water for 5 minutes — it will triple in volume. Drain and cut into small pieces if the leaves are large.
  2. Bring the dashi broth to a simmer at a maximum of 80°C. Never boil miso soup: excessive heat destroys probiotics and alters enzymes. Add the wakame and heat for 2 minutes.
  3. In a small bowl, dissolve the miso paste with 3 tablespoons of hot broth, whisking until completely and smoothly dissolved. Pour into the saucepan off the heat.
  4. Add the silken tofu cut into small cubes gently — it is fragile and breaks easily if stirred too vigorously.
  5. Pour into a large bowl. Let cool for 1 minute — the soup should be at about 60°C — then stir in the dose of Menopause Vitality Complex gently. Finish with sesame oil and green onions.
Why it works

Hydrolyzed marine collagen is absorbed as di- and tri-peptides directly into the bloodstream, stimulating dermal fibroblasts to synthesize new collagen. The hyaluronic acid in the Nutremys formula binds up to a thousand times its weight in water in the dermis, restoring skin turgor. Fermented miso provides isoflavones in a bioavailable form — fermentation improves their absorption compared to unfermented isoflavones. Wakame seaweed contains fucoxanthin, a carotenoid that shows preliminary effects on abdominal fat metabolism in several in vitro and animal studies.

3 Anti-Menopause Recipes: skin, figure, and lasting energy

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Silhouette Insulin resistance 15 minutes
Purple Bowl Anti-Abdominal Weight Gain

The tool against menopausal abdominal fat. Açaí, blueberries, pomegranate, and fiber to regulate blood sugar and optimize fat metabolism.

15Min.
1Serving
Silhouette Stable blood sugar Antioxidants Anti-inflammatory
Ingredients
  • 100 gFrozen açaí pulpAnthocyanins · low glycemic index
  • 80 gFrozen blueberriesPterostilbene · insulin sensitivity
  • 100 mlLight coconut milkMedium-chain triglycerides (MCTs)
  • 2 tbspShelled hemp seedsBalanced Omega-3 + 6, complete proteins
  • 3 tbspFresh pomegranate seedsEllagitannins · estrogenic metabolism
  • 1 tbspChia seedsSoluble fiber · prolonged satiety
  • 1 tspInositol powderInsulin resistance · hormonal balance
Preparation
  1. The night before, soak the chia seeds in 3 tablespoons of water or plant-based milk. They form a gel rich in soluble fiber that slows the absorption of carbohydrates from the meal.
  2. Take the açaí pulp and blueberries out of the freezer 5 minutes before. Blend them with the coconut milk in a powerful blender until you get a thick and creamy base — the consistency should be like a sorbet, not a liquid smoothie.
  3. Pour the purple base into a bowl and work quickly — it melts fast.
  4. Arrange in rows on the surface: the chia gel, pomegranate seeds, hemp seeds. Sprinkle the inositol powder evenly over everything.
  5. Serve immediately. Accompany with a large glass of water in which you have incorporated your daily dose of Menopause Vitality Complex.
Why it works

Abdominal weight gain during menopause is directly linked to insulin resistance induced by the drop in estrogen. Inositol improves insulin sensitivity — several studies show a measurable reduction in waist circumference in postmenopausal women after three months of supplementation. The anthocyanins in açaí and blueberries activate AMPK, an enzyme that regulates energy metabolism and promotes the use of fat as a substrate. The ellagitannins in pomegranate are converted by the microbiota into urolithin A, a compound that modulates postmenopausal estrogenic metabolism according to several studies published in Nutrients and the European Journal of Nutrition.

3 Anti-Menopause Recipes: skin, figure, and lasting energy

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Energy & vitality Refined sugar-free snack 20 minutes
Maca, Date & Raw Cacao Energy Balls

The anti-afternoon slump snack. Twelve bites prepared on Sunday, to be consumed throughout the week — no refined sugar, no glycemic spike.

20Min.
12Bites
Sustainable Energy Focus Mood & Morale Sugar Cravings
Ingredients (12 bites)
  • 150 gPitted Medjool DatesNatural sugar + fiber + magnesium
  • 80 gWhole AlmondsVitamin E + calcium + omega-9
  • 40 gRolled OatsBeta-glucans · satiety · stable blood sugar
  • 2 tbspRaw Cacao PowderTheobromine + magnesium + PEA (dopamine)
  • 1 tbspYellow Maca PowderEnergy, adaptogenic, hormonal balance
  • 1 tbspOrganic Orange ZestHesperidin · microcirculation · vitamin C
  • 1 pinchSea SaltElectrolyte balance, flavor enhancer
Preparation
  1. If your dates are not very tender, soak them in warm water for 10 minutes then drain thoroughly. Dates that are too dry will prevent the mixture from holding together when pressed.
  2. In a food processor, pulse the almonds coarsely — 10 seconds. They should form chunks, not a fine powder. Add the dates and process for 30 seconds until a sticky and homogeneous paste is formed.
  3. Add the rolled oats, cocoa, maca, orange zest, and salt. Pulse briefly (5 times for 3 seconds) to maintain a textured consistency.
  4. Test the consistency: take a spoonful of the mixture and form a ball between your palms. If it's too sticky, add more oats. If it crumbles, add a date or a few drops of water.
  5. Form 12 even balls. Roll them in cocoa powder, shredded coconut, or sesame seeds according to your taste. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes. Consume 1 to 2 energy balls at 4 pm with a glass of water.
Why it works

Afternoon fatigue dips during menopause are often linked to drops in blood sugar amplified by insulin resistance. Dates combined with rolled oats create a slow and prolonged glycemic rise thanks to beta-glucans — without peaks or crashes. Maca (Lepidium meyenii) contains benzylglucosinolates that support energy via the hypothalamic-pituitary axis without stimulating the adrenal glands — unlike caffeine. Raw cacao provides PEA (phenylethylamine), a precursor to dopamine, and theobromine, a mild stimulant with prolonged action — ideal for cognitive alertness in the mid-afternoon without disrupting evening sleep.

3 Anti-Menopause Recipes: skin, figure, and lasting energy
Storage

Energy balls can be stored for up to 7 days in an airtight container in the refrigerator, or 3 months in the freezer. Prepare a double batch on Sunday and keep half in the freezer — they thaw in 15 minutes at room temperature.

These recipes work even better with the complete formula.

Menopause Vitality Complex concentrates 10,000 mg of marine collagen, hyaluronic acid, Dong Quai, red clover, and maca in an optimally bioavailable liquid formula — designed for active women aged 45+.

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Medical Disclaimer

The information shared on this blog is for educational and informational purposes only. It does not replace medical consultation, diagnosis or treatment prescribed by a healthcare professional. If you have symptoms, are undergoing treatment or are pregnant, consult your doctor before modifying your diet or starting supplementation. Nutremys LAB food supplements should not replace a varied, balanced diet or a healthy lifestyle.