The Dessert That Changed My Mind and My Perimenopause

I’ve never really been a yoghurt person.

For most of my life, I skipped it without a second thought never craved it, never missed it. But when I began going through perimenopause, something shifted. My body started sending me different signals. My energy dipped, my moods became more sensitive, my skin needed more care, and I found myself craving comfort real, nourishing comfort.

I didn’t want to just get by. I wanted to feel supported.

That meant rethinking how I approached food. I began experimenting with ingredients I’d previously overlooked this time not just for taste, but for how they made me feel, how they supported my hormones, digestion, and skin.

That’s when I began creating what I now call my ‘Beautiful Benefits Desserts’ five nourishing, simple desserts that actually support the body through perimenopause.

And one of them? The one I make the most? The one I now recommend to almost every client?It’s this one what I call my Perimenopause Support Bowl.

Here’s what’s in it:

• Natural, full-fat Greek yoghurt

• A small handful of fresh blackberries (or blueberries)

• A sprinkle of mixed seeds like flax, pumpkin, chia, or sunflower

It’s creamy, tangy, crunchy, satisfying and most importantly, it’s deeply nourishing.

Why it works for perimenopause:

• Greek yoghurt offers protein, healthy fats, and calcium essential for hormone production, blood sugar balance, and bone support.

• Berries bring in antioxidants and fibre while being gentle on blood sugar.

• Seeds add omega-3s, zinc, magnesium, and fibre all supportive for mood, metabolism, and hormonal shifts.

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More than anything, this dessert has become a ritual a way of saying to my body:I’m listening. I’m caring for you. I’m feeding you in a way that honours this chapter of life.

I now recommend this to almost every woman I work with in perimenopause. It’s one of those simple daily choices that adds up. It helps you feel grounded, cared for, and beautifully nourished from the inside out.

Even if yoghurt was never your thing this one might just surprise you.

And your hormones will thank you for it.