The foods you eat impact everything - from your skin, hair and mood, to how much you weigh.
An expert shared what to look out for in your food. She also gave tips for losing weight around perimenopause.
Speaking to GB News, registered dietician at MyFitnessPal Joanna Gregg explained why it is important to get whole foods into your diet.
In particular, look for meals full of protein and fibre to help you stay full throughout the day.
Look for whole foods full of protein and fibre
GETTYJoanna said: "Get the most out of your diet by choosing whole, fresh foods full of fibre, protein, vitamins and minerals to help keep you full and satisfied during this time.
"A good example of a weight loss plan is the Mediterranean diet, as this focuses on eating a variety of nutrient-rich whole foods."
This can be a useful diet for anyone trying to lose weight, but Joanna explained it is particularly beneficial for women entering perimenopause.
The expert continued: "One study suggests that a meal plan like the Mediterranean diet is beneficial for achieving weight loss during menopause.
"This diet focuses mainly on plant foods including fruits, vegetables, legumes, whole grains, nuts and seeds with extra-virgin olive oil as the main source of fat.
"A diet pattern similar to this with high antioxidants and polyphenols can help aid in weight loss and reduction of menopausal symptoms."
Foods high in protein and fibre are great as they both work to suppress the appetite. This means dieters are less likely to reach for unhealthy snacks.
It will also help them feel more satisfied and full while eating fewer calories. This will ultimately lead to weight loss.
Eating fewer calories than you are burning off throughout the day will inevitably cause you to slim down.
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The Mediterranean can be particularly beneficial for women around menopause
GETTYJoanna suggested dropping around 250 to 500 calories a day is a healthy and sustainable calorie deficit.
She added: "In order to achieve weight loss during any stage of life a reduction in calories or calorie deficit is required.
"Aiming for a 500 calorie per day reduction in calories will result in an average of about one pound per week.
"If that is too much of a deficit, 250 calories per day results in about half a pound per week."
