Nutrition

How to switch off the "hunger hormone"

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...

Why eating more protein is essential for women over 40

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

Why you should count colours not calories

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...

Could seed cycling help with perimenopausal symptoms?

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

Nature's secret to beating stress

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,...

8 things a nutritionist never eats

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

Thinking of going vegan?

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...

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