Given that weight gain tends to happen to women once they hit perimenopause, you would be forgiven for thinking that it was as a direct...

Protein is found in muscle, the heart, immune system, enzymes, hormones, skin, hair, nails. These proteins are made from chains of amino...

If you are a woman who has at some point been unhappy with her weight, the chances are you have at some point counted calories as a way to lose weight. Chronic positive energy balance results in fat increase and weight gain. Eating less calories than you actually use puts you in a calorie deficit and therefore sets you up for weight loss. However, Calorie tracking is increasingly being associated with eating concern, dietary restraint and disordered eating patterns. Those usi

The aim of seed cycling is to support oestrogen during the first half of the cycle (the follicular phase) and progesterone during the...

Let’s face it, you could do with a little extra sleep, more energy and a buffer against the stress that life throws at you. Good news,...

There is an argument that all foods are OK in moderation, and this is largely based on not having ‘being healthy’ become something that...

Being vegan is really fashionable right now, and those in favour of this way of eating will tell you that it’s the absolutely healthiest...