Tag: menopause nutrition
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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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Edamame Salad Recipe
When it comes to hormone-friendly recipes, the Japanese have got it going on. Actually, generally when it comes to hormones, their approach to the ebbs and flows of hormones at different times of life and women’s wellbeing in general…..they can teach us Westerners a thing or two. Which is why I keep coming back to…
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Thai Style Quinoa Bowl Recipe
The world has gone crazy for ‘bowls’ whether it’s bhudda or quinoa – we love them. Why? They’re super easy to make, filled to the brim with veggies and are usually lathered in a delicious dressing. What’s not to love. It’s like the ultimate easy meal. So, today, I want to introduce you to my…
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Green lentil, Pomegranate and Mint Salad Recipe
I live in on the Mediterranean so full disclosure – I love Mediterranean cuisine; from Spanish (my chosen home) to French and Middle Eastern, the vibrancy and freshness of flavour of each unique cuisine never disappoint. And they do salads SO much better than in West Yorkshire (where I grew up in the 80s and…
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Creamy Avocado Sauce Recipe
At the risk of flooding my recipes with sauces and dressings, here is another really quick and easy go-to that is also really versatile and therefore a fabulously hard worker when it comes to feeding the family, and ensuring I can grab something filling and nutrient-dense when I’m rushing around during the week. Really though…
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Ginger Miso Dressing Recipe
I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again, there is nothing like a dressing to elevate a basic dish. And if that dressing is adding an additional nutrient punch then all the more to celebrate. I don’t know about you but I love Asian cuisine with it’s fresh, bold flavours and use of nutrient-dense…
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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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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…