Have you ever finished a full plate of food and thought: I’d really like something sweet; just to finish off that meal? Or perhaps you find yourself craving something really …
Why a low-fat diet is NOT suitable during menopause
If you’re just stepping into menopause and have started with a little mid-life spread, it seems safe to assume that a low-fat diet would be the ideal way to manage …
Tracking Your Macros – The Benefits and Downsides
You’ve probably overheard someone at your local gym talking about tracking their macros. Maybe your trainer has suggested you should be tracking your macros, or perhaps you’ve taken it upon …
Fenugreek: The Menopause Herb You Don’t Want to Miss
For menopause, there are many popular Western herbs, such as wild yam, black cohosh and red clover. Plus, there are Eastern and Ayurvedic herbs for menopause – such as Ashwagandha …
The Eight Best Calcium-Rich Foods for Menopause
No matter where you are on your hormone health journey, the best time to start working on your bone health is now. You’re probably aware that osteoporosis is one of …
My Top Five Grains for a Gluten-Free Diet
Years ago, when the gluten-free diet was new on the scene in clinical practice, I would roll my eyes at the idea of the then seemingly way-off assumptions that so …
Four Ways to Store Your Green Leafy Vegetables without Plastic
Green leafy vegetables are one of the most nutrient-dense foods to include in a balanced, healthy diet. They are rich in minerals – calcium, magnesium and vitamin K and folic …
Eating for a Sustainable Future: Seven Tips to Reduce Your Food Footprint
While many of us environmentally frugal types focus on ensuring that our printing paper is made from sustainable resources and our light globes are energy efficient, many of us bypass …
Seven Tips to Stretch Your Grocery Budget (While still eating healthy)
A common misconception among Western societies is that for a person to eat well, they need to be flush with funds. However, when you consider the costs involved in producing …
What are phytoestrogens and how do they affect hormones during menopause?
Phytoestrogens in food aren’t really new, but they seem to be getting a lot more attention these days. Although we’ve been eating phytoestrogen foods for a very, very long time, …