Why Does Coffee Taste Different For Women In Menopause.

Does your morning coffee taste overly bitter, your dessert a bit less sweet, or maybe you have a constant bitter or metallic taste in your mouth? 

And like Rebecca, your taste buds have changed drastically and all your favorite foods suddenly become absolutely revolting?

It’s unfortunate, but your taste buds might have changed because of menopause.

Why does taste changes happen during menopause?

During menopause, your estrogen levels take a dip.

The declining levels of estrogen can directly affect the mucosal membranes in your mouth — affecting your taste buds directly so your sense and taste of sweet, salty and sour foods can be completely altered.

What to do about taste bud changes?

First, see an ear, nose, and throat specialist to rule out more serious possibilities. 

Once you’re sure that it’s 100% menopause that’s messing with your taste buds, are a few things you can do to enjoy your meals more:

Tip #1: Always hydrate

Keeping the mouth hydrated is one way to combat a loss of taste: chewing sugar-free gum and drinking plenty of water during menopause may help.

The hormonal imbalance can also make the mouth drier, which can make it more difficult to eat certain food and affect taste. So drink up whenever you can!

Tip #2: Spice it up!

Using new and different spices and flavors can trigger stronger sensations. Here are some different spices combinations you can try:

Mexican — Chili powder: 1 Tbsp (15ml), Lime: (Juice from 1 lime)

Greek — Oregano: 1 Tbsp (15ml), Olive Oil: 2 tbsp (30ml), Lemon juice: 2 tbsp (30ml)

Italian — Oregano: ½ Tbsp (7ml), Garlic: 3 Cloves (½ tsp or 2.5ml powdered), Basil: ½ tbsp (7ml), Tomatoes: 1 diced can

Indian — Cumin: ½ Tsp (2.5ml), Curry powder: 1 tbsp (15ml), Coriander: ½ tsp (2.5ml)

Chinese (this makes a marinade or stir-fry sauce) — Ginger: ¼ tsp (1ml), Soy Sauce: ¼ cup (59ml), Rice Vinegar: 2 Tbsp (30ml), Garlic: 3 cloves (½ tsp/2.5ml powdered), Dash of Red Pepper Flakes, Sugar (Honey): 1 tbsp (15ml)

Tip #3: Add some luxurious fat

Add fat. Healthy fats, while they may not increase the flavor, can improve mouth feel – that lovely sensation of richness. That can often fill in the gap flavor leaves behind.  

Tip #4: Stop smoking

Smoking has a negative effect on estrogen levels. It can decrease flavor and smell sensitivity even quicker.

Tip #5: Try eating simpler

Simple foods may be easier to enjoy because the flavors aren’t diluted in combination. Go with one or two ingredient dishes. 

Don’t, however, increase the sugar and salt just to get the same level of flavor you’re used to — too much of those can be really bad for your body, and chances are you’ll adjust in time to subtler flavors.

PS. These tips are great for helping you get used to the change in taste!

But if you want to “reverse” what menopause has done to your taste buds, you need to do something about the hormonal imbalance that’s turning your sense of taste askew.

Is there a solution for hormonal imbalance?

Yes there is — hormonal supplementation. 

By supplementing the body with the hormones it needs to maintain hormonal balance, your sense of taste will return to normal, and you can finally enjoy the foods and drinks you know and love again.

The most common form of hormonal supplementation is HRT (hormone replacement therapy), however, the health risks might outweigh the benefits for most older women.

So, if you’re looking for a more natural way of hormonal supplementation, we recommend adding phytoestrogens into your diet. 

Phytoestrogens are compounds found in plants that mimic the effects of estrogen when ingested…

And we’ve added 3 of the best phytoestrogenic herbs, as well as other vitamins crucial for taste into our popular bundle — the Menokit:

Introducing the Menokit

The Menokit Bundle contains 3 of our most popular supplements (Provitalize + Previtalize + inergyPLUS) designed to:

• Replenish hormonal levels
• Combat change in taste
• Support healthy weight management
• Manages sugar & carb cravings
• Maintain a healthy gut
• Combat menopausal fatigue
• Reduce inflammation
• Keeping menopausal symptoms at bay

Contains 3 thermogenic probiotic strains — L.Gasseri, B.Breve and B.Lactis, each of them capable of not only boosting your metabolism & calorie burn-rate, but also helps with recycling the hormones in your body.

Contains 3 natural phytoestrogenic herbs — Moringa, Yellow turmeric (curcumin) and Curry Leaf, each of them rich in phytoestrogens that helps replenish the body’s hormonal levels naturally.

Contains 5 effective and natural prebiotics that are capable of boosting the performance of thermogenic probiotics. 

Contains 7 key herbs & nutrients that are important in the body’s process of energy production — including vitamin B12, which supports the nerves that carry taste sensations to the brain.

Why choose our Menokit?

Because our probiotic & prebiotic combo works synergistically together to help rebalance hormones naturally. 

Not to mention the natural herbs & nutrients that work in tandem to keep energy levels high and help keep the body running smoothly.

This makes the Menokit the perfect bundle to help women fight back against horrible taste changes during menopause — allowing them to continue enjoying the food they know and love!