Author: Suzanne
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Lemon Tahini Dressing Recipe
We’ve already established that I like easy wins in the kitchen. For me – a good dressing or sauce ticks that box every time. You can take a basic plate of fish and veg and turn it into something really delicious in no time and with very few ingredients. What’s not to love? Dressings and…
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Clearing the Fog: Managing Menopausal Brain Fog
Hands-up if you frequently walk into a room and forget why you’re there? Or get halfway through a sentence before your train of thought leaves the station? Welcome to menopausal ‘brain fog’ where mental cloudiness and confusion become the norm and your ability to focus, process information, and remember basic things (like where you left…
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The Magic of Magnesium for Menopause
If you ask me what my favourite nutrient is (I’m a Nutritional Therapist ok – don’t judge), I would have to say magnesium. It is a mineral that is essential to so many bodily functions and therefore getting adequate levels through diet and/or supplementation can be a total game changer for people. It’s basically just…
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Overcoming Emotional Eating in Midlife
Cake anyone? Actually crisps…..that’s my emotional eating go to… lots of crisps. You? Emotional eating involves consuming food when you are not hungry to satisfy an emotional trigger. It is often used as a comfort and coping mechanism for negative emotions and low mood. Let’s face it, it’s much easier to try and eat that…
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Fighting the Midlife Odds to PERFORM at Your Best
According to the Office of National Statistics (ONS), the rate of suicide in women aged 45-54 years old has increased by around 6% in the last 20 years. Furthermore, in women, the age-specific category with the highest rate of suicide is 50-54 years old. This is slightly older than the most common age category for…
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Ten Important Nutrients for Menopause
One of the most common questions I get asked is what supplements I recommend for menopause. Answer? Totally depends…where in the menopause transition are you? What are your symptoms? But first – let’s talk about your current diet and lifestyle. The truth is, there is no magic bullet for menopause. No supplement or HRT prescription…
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High Protein Granola Recipe
In my bid to get all you midlife ladies having THE best nutrition start to the day possible, I am having a bumper recipe week and giving you a delicious accompaniment to go with my Golden Milk Overnight Oats posted recently. You’re welcome! I don’t know about you but I love granola. But then I…
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Golden Milk Overnight Oats
Easy Golden Milk Overnight Oats. Fusing two of my favourite quick and easy healthy treats in one easy high-protein breakfast (or dessert…it tastes that good!) It has been pointed out that whilst my blog is starting to get nice and bloated with weekly menopause and midlife content, there has not been a recipe in sight.…
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Menopause: The second ‘4th trimester’
Guest blog. Hi, I’m Lisa a Feminine Mindset and Empowerment coach at lisakercek.com. I am a deep feeler and believer who supports women tuning back into themselves and shining their light as bright as they can. I’ve been unconsciously having coaching conversations in different areas of my life for the last 20 years. And now…
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Midlife Me: When Did I Turn into Shirley Valentine?
Those who follow my blog know I am throwing off my funk and trying new things this year. However, I did not intend to find myself sensual dancing at 6pm on a cold February Tuesday night in red heels and matching lipstick. I think it’s fair to say that if my intention was to shake…