Evidence-informed recipes built around the nutrition that matters most in midlife — protein for muscle, fiber and whole foods for blood sugar and the heart, calcium and iron for bones and blood.

A make-ahead chia pudding with unsweetened almond milk, cinnamon, and fresh berries that packs 10 grams of fiber and healthy fat into a low-sugar snack.

A hearty, low-glycemic Buddha bowl of lentils, quinoa, and roasted vegetables finished with lemon-tahini dressing for steady, satisfying midday energy.

A fiber-packed, low-glycemic chickpea curry built to steady blood sugar — a good fit for PCOS and insulin resistance.

A high-protein, low-glycemic scramble of eggs, spinach, peppers, mushrooms, and feta that supports steady blood sugar for a PCOS-friendly breakfast.