The Midlife Feast
The Midlife Feast
Jenn Salib Huber RD ND
Menopause Inflammation Myths: Sugar, Seed Oils & Pain
19 minutes Posted Oct 19, 2026 at 3:00 pm.
Sugar Causes Inflammation? Not So Fast
Why Chronic Pain Rises In Midlife
Pain Versus Inflammation Explained
Eat Enough For Healing And Repair
Fiber And The Gut Pain Link
Omega 3s And The Seed Oil Myth
Why Sugar Is Not The Villain
Mediterranean Patterns Beat Food Rules
Supplements Hype Versus Evidence
Where To Go Next And Support
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This year's World Menopause Day theme is chronic pain in midlife, so I'm following up my conversation with Robyn Kievit NP RD (ep 209) on hormones and joint pain by walking you through the differences between pain and inflammation, and sharing five evidence-based tips for managing pain in midlife and menopause. I also share why I'm cautious about the collagen, turmeric and eggshell membrane supplements filling so many cupboards. If you're living with chronic pain in perimenopause or menopaus...