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To manage menopause symptoms, look to the pantry
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Brand Story
For menopause symptoms, look to the pantry, not the pill bottle.
Menopantry was created to make midlife nutrition simpler, more effective, and grounded in real food.
Founder Kate Howe came to this work after realizing that the way she had always eaten—healthy by most standards—was no longer delivering the same results in perimenopause. At the same time, her co-founder, registered dietitian Caitlin Hosmer, had spent years helping patients improve their health through food, with a focus on protein, fiber, and plant diversity.
Together, they saw a gap: while many women are actively seeking solutions for energy, weight, and overall wellbeing in midlife, the market is dominated by either fitness-focused protein products or supplements that are difficult to evaluate and integrate into daily life.
At the same time, a growing body of research is reshaping how menopause symptoms are understood. Hormonal changes—particularly the loss of estrogen—can affect the gut’s lining, microbial balance, and inflammatory response. These shifts don’t just impact digestion; they are increasingly linked to broader, systemic symptoms through the gut-brain axis and immune system. Diet is key to symptom management.
MenoPantry was built in response to this insight—looking to the pantry, not the pill bottle. The company centers on three foundations of nutrition: adequate protein, sufficient fiber, and a wide range of plant-based nutrients. These are the same nutrition pillars associated in research with supporting gut health, reducing inflammation, and promoting more stable energy and overall wellbeing.
Its first product, Menomix, is designed to make that foundation easy to achieve in one daily smoothie.
Expert Perspective
“The hormonal changes women experience during menopause contribute to inflammation that is closely linked to changes in the gut. These shifts can influence a wide range of symptoms through the gut-brain axis and immune system.
Nutrients such as fiber, polyphenols, probiotics, antioxidants, and omega-3s play a key role in supporting gut balance and reducing inflammation.
Women deserve simple, reliable ways to get these nutrients through everyday food.”
— Dr. Emily Hill
Board certified family medicine physician specializing in women's health
Founder Bios
Kate Howe, Founder & CEO
Kate Howe is the founder and CEO of Menopantry, a food-first nutrition company focused on supporting women through perimenopause and menopause.
She brings a background in strategy, design, and public-sector communications, including serving as Head of Graphic Design for the New York City Department of Design and Construction, and consulting to the State of Maine. In these roles she has led large-scale civic campaigns on climate resilience, infrastructure, economic revitalization, housing, and public health.
Kate came to MenoPantry through personal experience—recognizing that the way she had always eaten was no longer delivering the same results in midlife. The realization that this is a common experience for many midlife women, combined with her experience translating complex systems into clear, actionable ideas, led her to build a company to make foundational nutrition simpler and more accessible.
She holds a BA summa cum laude in Economics and Political Science from Columbia University, a BFA from California College of the Arts, and an MFA from Yale University.
“Over the last 18 months, I bought all the supplements being fed to me on social media – I visited gyms and doctors’ offices – and it wasn’t until I started working with a nutritionist did I finally start to feel like myself again.” – Kate Howe
“The challenge isn’t knowing what’s healthy—it’s doing it consistently. Our goal was to make that easier, every day.” – Kate Howe
Caitlin Hosmer, MS, RD, LDN
Caitlin Hosmer is a registered dietitian and the co-founder and Chief Clinical Officer of MenoPantry.
She holds a Master of Science in Nutrition from Tufts University and a Bachelor of Science in Nutrition from Cornell University, graduating with honors. Caitlin has extensive clinical and integrative nutrition experience helping adults manage chronic conditions through nutrition, including work with the Ornish Lifestyle Medicine Program at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center and Brigham and Women’s Hospital.
Her approach emphasizes whole-food, plant-forward nutrition, with a focus on protein, fiber, and plant diversity to support metabolic, gut, and overall health. At MenoPantry, she leads the nutritional strategy and product development, ensuring that all offerings are grounded in evidence-based practice while remaining practical for everyday life.
“While food is one piece of a larger puzzle, more and more contemporary research is revealing how many menopause symptoms are mediated by gut health – which comes down to diet.” – Caitlin Hosmer
“Most women aren’t missing effort. They’re missing key pieces of the nutritional foundation.” – Caitlin Hosmer
Product Overview
At a glance:
- Meal replacement smoothie mix with protein, fiber, and plant nutrients
- Designed for daily use in smoothies
- Designed for perimenopause and menopause
- Supports gut health, energy, and daily nutrition
- Built on protein, fiber, and plant diversity
Menomix is a whole-food smoothie mix designed to support women through perimenopause and menopause by making foundational nutrition easier to achieve each day.
Menomix combines plant-based protein with a range of fiber-rich and polyphenol-rich ingredients to support gut health, steady energy, and overall wellbeing.
Emerging research shows that many menopause symptoms are mediated through the gut. Menomix is designed with this in mind, providing nutrients associated with supporting gut balance and reducing inflammation, including fiber, plant compounds, and antioxidant-rich ingredients.
Unlike traditional protein powders, which often focus on muscle-building alone, or supplements that isolate individual nutrients, Menomix takes a food-first approach—bringing together multiple nutritional elements in a single, easy daily habit.
