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Essentials for Women Over 40 ❤️✨
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items Being over 40 has taught me that taking care of myself isn't just about looking good it's about feeling good, staying strong, having energy, and giving my body what it needs as it changes. ❤️ I created this collection because these are the types of h...
Important for calcium absorption, bones, muscles, and normal immune function. Women with low vitamin D levels may especially benefit from correcting the deficiency.
Vitamin D3 + K2
Bone broth provides protein and amino acids. Maintaining muscle becomes increasingly important as we age, particularly alongside resistance exercise. Collagen & connective tissue: Bone broth naturally contains collagen/gelatin and amino acids use...
Bone Broth
Involved in hundreds of processes in the body, including normal muscle and nerve function. Magnesium glycinate is a popular form because it's generally well tolerated.
Magnesium Glycinate
Helpful for meeting omega-3 needs, particularly if you don't regularly eat fatty fish. Seafood rich in EPA and DHA is part of a heart-healthy eating pattern.
Omega 3 Fish Oil
Supports healthy red blood cells and normal nerve function. B12 can become especially important as we age, and the National Institute on Aging specifically suggests B12-fortified foods or discussing supplementation with a doctor.
Vitamin B12
Provides several B vitamins involved in normal energy metabolism, red blood-cell production and nervous-system function. It's not necessarily needed if your diet already provides enough.
Vitamin B-Complex
One of my favorite practical essentials. Protein helps maintain and repair muscle tissue, and preserving muscle becomes increasingly important as we age.
Protein Powder
Not just for bodybuilders! Creatine can complement resistance training by supporting strength and muscle performance.
Creatine Monohydrate
Fiber supports regular bowel movements and can help with cholesterol management.
Fiber
Useful for supporting the gut microbiome and battling the battle of the bulge
Probiotics
Helpful for replacing electrolytes lost through heavy sweating, exercise or heat. Look for options without huge amounts of added sugar unless you actually need the extra carbohydrates.
Electrolytes
ONLY WHEN NEEDED! Iron is essential for healthy red blood cells, but this is one supplement I wouldn't automatically recommend to every woman over 40.
Iron
Important for collagen formation, antioxidant activity and immune function
Vitamin C
Supports normal immune function and wound healing.
Zinc
a great source of specific amino acids and popular for supporting skin and joint goals.
Collagen Peptides
Can be useful for certain sleep problems, particularly when sleep timing is off.
Melatonin
Used for joint and inflammation-related goals.
Turmeric Curcumin
Naturally produced by the body and involved in cellular energy production.
CoQ10
If you're taking several supplements or medications, organization matters. It helps prevent the classic, Wait…did I take that already?
Pill Organizer
Hydration deserves a spot right alongside the supplements. Water supports digestion and nutrient absorption, and the NIA recommends drinking water throughout the day.
Water Bottle
A comfortable pair of supportive shoes makes daily movement easier. Walking is accessible, doesn't require a gym membership and can become part of a sustainable wellness routine.
Walking Shoes
Maintaining muscle is a HUGE part of healthy aging. The older I get, the more I realize that strength is everything! I'm not working out just because I want to look good although that's still a bonus! I want to stay strong, mobile, independent, and a...
Resistance Bands - Strength Training Gear
Sleep is part of wellness too. Creating a dark, comfortable sleep environment is one of those inexpensive essentials that can make a nighttime routine much easier.
Sleep Mask
I love adding chia seeds to my routine because they're such an easy way for me to sneak in extra fiber, healthy fats, and nutrients without doing anything complicated. I can throw them in my smoothies, yogurt, oatmeal, or make chia pudding. As I've g...
Chia Seeds
Ground flaxseed is another one of my go-to wellness additions. I especially love that I can easily add it to foods I'm already eating. It gives me extra fiber and plant-based omega-3s, and at this stage of my life, I'm all about finding simple ways t...
Flaxseed
As a woman over 40, urinary health is something I've learned not to overlook. I like keeping unsweetened cranberry products in my wellness routine because certain cranberry products may help reduce the risk of recurring UTIs in some women. It's one of those little things I like having around as part of taking better care of my...
Cranberry
This may not be the most exciting thing in my wellness collection, but it's definitely one of the practical ones! As I've gotten older, I've realized that knowing what's going on inside my body is just as important as how I look or feel on the outsid...
Blood Pressure Monitors
As I've gotten older, I've realized that the way I eat has a much bigger impact on how I feel. After 40, my body started changing, and some of the foods and eating habits I could get away with when I was younger just weren't working for me anymore. That's why I love having a recipe book created with women over 40 in mind. I want meals that are delicious and satisfying, but I also want foods that help me be more intentional about getting enough protein, fiber, healthy fats, fruits, vegetables, a...
Hormone-Balancing High-Protein Cookbook 40+