Category: Menopause
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Saffron and Pistachio Biscuits
Full disclaimer from the off – this recipe involves sugar. So if that’s not your bag then scroll on past this one. However, it also contains some delicious and nutrient dense spices and pistachios, so as ‘eat in moderation’ sweet treats go I’m onboard. These biscuits also offer nourishment of a different kind. The flavours…
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Butternut, Carrot and Sweet Potato Soup Recipe
Well, it’s officially that time of year. Soup season! Or should I say soup and one-pot season. There is nothing more comforting on these long dark evenings than a hearty bowl of steaming hot goodness . And this one feels like a hug in a bowl. Maybe its the rich colour, maybe it’s the gorgeous…
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Edamame Dip
I do love a good dip. How about you? And whilst humous and guacamole offer fridge staples in the dipping department, sometimes it’s nice to broaden your horizons and spread your dipping wings! And this one is a beaut, and super easy to make (of course!). It also packs a serious nutrition punch, offering up…
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Zingy Lemon and Turmeric Powerball Recipe
I noticed something! There is a distinct lack of sweet recipes on my site at the moment. Which is odd…given the size of my sweet tooth. So here is the first – a really easy and moreish lemon powerball. These little beauties are packed with a vibrant combination of zesty lemon, earthy turmeric, and a…
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Vagus Nerve Stimulation: A Game-Changer for Menopause Symptoms
Perimenopause and menopause symptoms driving you crazy? Then keep reading. There is a new (and potentially very effective) kid on the block when it comes to menopause symptom management. Say hello to vagus nerve stimulation. Not menopausal? Don’t go anywhere, as supporting this one nerve in the body positively impacts overall health and well being…
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No Mayo Broccoli Slaw Recipe
If I do say so myself, this recipe is an absolute winner….if you are a fan of coleslaw and broccoli anyway. I am – but I’m not a lover of the vast amounts of mayo that coleslaw usual involves…..’any actual vegetables with the dressing madam?’ But this recipe? Not a jar of mayo in sight…
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Hormone Harmony Smoothie Edition
Welcome lovely people to my latest recipe blog dedicated to deliciously different hormone supporting smoothies. I understand that sometimes in a morning you just need something quick and easy for breakfast, or maybe you’re like me and you just like a lighter brekkie mid morning so a smoothie is perfect to bring with me to…
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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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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…
