Nutrition Blog
Practical, evidence based nutrition advice for women over 40. From managing menopause symptoms and weight loss to GLP-1 medication support - written by Caren Richards, Registered Nutritionist
Is Your Diet Making You Tired?
One way to improve your energy levels is by eating the right combinations of nutrients.
Here are a few ways that your diet might be affecting your energy:
Six Tips To Help With Dietary Changes
Six tips to help you ensure that your dietary changes are sustainable so you can optimise your health in 2021.
Winter Cravings
Do you feel hungrier, snack more frequently and reach for carbohydrate rich foods when it’s cold outside?
Behind The Food Label
If you are buying any food in a packet it is worth getting into the habit of reading the label. Look at the ingredient list and make sure that the claim on the front matches what is actually contained in the product!
Have You Heard Of Ultra Processed Foods?
an increased intake of UPFs is associated with a range of medical condition including weight gain, obesity and cardiovascular disease.
We can easily identify products like crisps, ice cream, sweets, processed meats, biscuits and fizzy drinks are highly processed and therefore likely to be UPFs.
But ….what about canned soups, baked beans, yoghurts, breads, cereal bars and granola. These products are often viewed as ‘healthy’ but they could be UPF in disguise.
Personalised Nutrition
If something you've read has resonated and you'd like to find out how personalised nutrition advice could help you, I offer a free 15 minute introductory call.