We all know that weight loss can be challenging and it definitely gets more difficult as we age. Once perimenopause creeps in the strategies that we used in our 20s and 30s just don’t seem to work anymore.

Frequent highs and lows in blood sugar have been found to exacerbate and increase the frequency of physical and psychological menopausal symptoms.

Do you feel your thoughts are wisps of smoke that you can’t quite grasp or a particular word or name hovers just out of reach? Lifestyle and nutrition interventions can help to ease the symptoms of brain fog.

5 Causes of menopause-related fatigue and effective dietary and lifestyle interventions to support energy.

Learn how hormones, blood sugar, sleep, fatigue and nutrient deficiency affect hunger during menopause. Discover how the right nutrition interventions can help to regulate appetite. Contact Penarth Nutrition for personalised nutrition advice to ease menopausal symptoms and regain your appetite control.

Collagen is a protein that naturally occurs in the body, but its production decreases as we age, leading to visible signs of aging. Before considering a supplement, dietary and lifestyle interventions can support collagen production. Collagen supplements have shown promise in small studies for improving skin, joint pain, and bone density but larger studies are needed.

Nutrition can play a critical role in alleviating aches and joint pains in women during perimenopause.

Choosing the best nutrition for you that fits in with your lifestyle can help to support you through the menopause so you feel fitter, happier and in control of your cravings and appetite!

This chicken soup recipe is particularly good for digestion as the leeks and celeriac contain a prebiotic fibre that is a food source for our ‘friendly’ gut bacteria. Cooking the chicken bones in the soup not only adds flavour but also releases nutrients that have been found to be helpful to the digestive tract and the immune system.

Nutrition advice can support your body through the menopause transition and help to improve your resilience to stress and a busy life load.

Personalised nutrition advice from Caren at Penarth Nutrition can show you how to make easy changes to your diet and lifestyle that will help to keep your blood sugar nice and steady so you feel energised, focused and in control of your weight.

Magnesium plays a vital role in hormone balance and has been shown to be helpful during the menopause transition.

Cravings can come and go through the day but the most common one I hear from my clients is the urge for something sweet after dinner. Here are a few tips that might help

When we hit a weight loss ‘plateau’ it is tempting to reduce food intake even further but studies have shown that this can be counterproductive.

I think that spring might have finally sprung so this is a fantastic time to get back your nutrition zing! Here are 5 tips that will help:

Does your diet make you feel good? Find an eating pattern that works for you and makes you feel energised and happy.

You might have found that getting rid of a few excess pounds in your 20s and 30s was much easier! As we get older, the body is not as metabolically flexible – which makes it harder to lose weight. I offer a personalised nutrition plan that will help you to get back in control of your weight.

Some people are put off by the idea of a ‘plant based’ diet because they think they’ve got to give up meat – but it doesn’t have to be all or nothing!

I love a one pan, easy to make, nutrient packed meal! Bell peppers are a great addition to any meal because they contain really high levels of vitamin C, I used yellow peppers but red or orange would be just as delicious.

A perfect winter warmer! The recipe provides a good hit of vitamin C from the red peppers and vitamin E from the tahini and peanut butter. Plus the ginger and turmeric have anti inflammatory properties so it’s a super nutritious meal!