Why am I talking about potatoes?? Well, they have had a bit of a bad rap in the past. The nutrition world (including me!) had shunned potatoes because they were …
Menopause Foods; How To Eat Your Way Through The Change
If you are over 40 and going through some changes, you might be looking for the right menopause foods to include in your diet. You may be one of the …
10 things you need to know about your hormones
Are your hormones sending you on a physical and emotional roller coaster? You might not be aware how much these little chemical messengers actually rule your life. Did you know that …
10 time-saving tips for healthy eating
by Lauren Lovell, lead nutritionist for Happy Hormones for Life For most of us, weekdays involve an endless to-do list with plenty of commitments to work, family and friends. This leaves …
Why I changed my mind about meditation
What do you think of when you hear the word meditation? Someone sitting cross-legged up a mountain chanting ‘om’? That’s what I used to think, and I knew it wasn’t for me. …
Sugar and sugar alternatives
Sugar is now thought to be the greatest threat to human health, bar none! And it seriously messes with your hormones. When you eat sugar and refined carbohydrates, it causes your …
Ditch the diet if you’re over 40!
When is this ‘miracle diet’ bombardment ever going to stop?  Each new fad gets us excited with its promises to be the ‘ONE’ that finally works. It’s time to get off the …
Why controlling insulin is the key to weight loss
That spare tyre around your middle – it just won’t go, no matter what diet you try or how much exercise you do? Insulin is one of the hormones responsible. …
5 hormone balancing foods that help you lose weight
Most people ask me what foods they need to eat (or not eat) to lose weight. Anyone can lose a few pounds on a diet, only to put it back …
How to tell if your thyroid is struggling and 13 tips to help it naturally
If you have a normally functioning thyroid, you may be a bit sceptical when you hear a woman with some extra weight blaming it on her thyroid. But thyroid conditions …