When we hear about menopause, we are often hearing of symptoms and issues associated with declining levels of oestrogen. And when we are debating the pro’s and cons of Hormone …
The amazing health benefits of dark chocolate
I desperately wanted to be a good nutritionist, but one thing I was never prepared to give up was my chocolate fix. It wasn’t always the healthy kind back then. …
Is eating organic food better for you (or your hormones)?
With organic food sales going through the roof, is it actually better for you? If you Google it, it won’t help! There are so many conflicting reports, it’s impossible to …
Why I’ve changed my mind about potatoes!
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 …
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. …
How to control your food cravings
Food cravings…Are they real?  Or are we just all weak when it comes to choosing healthy food options? I’m not talking weird pregnancy cravings here (they have their own story), …
Your life in hormones
Seriously, what the hell happens to our hormones as we get older? I know we all hit ‘middle age’ at different times, but it hit me at around 41. I …
How to stop peri-menopausal hormones ruining your career
You’re smart, confident and you’re a high achiever. And you’ve worked damned hard to get to where you are in your career. And then you hit your 40’s. And suddenly …