Tag: perimenopause
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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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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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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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Inflammaging at Menopause: What it is & How to Beat it
‘Inflammaging’ is the meshing together of two words – inflammation and ageing. Alas- it just became a lot less sexy than KimYe. As you age recurrent damage to tissues and cells and subsequent inflammatory responses start to outweigh the body’s repair mechanisms. In healthy individuals, this tipping point is around 50 years of age, right…