menopause, motivation and more

Whether we gain it or lose it seems to be a never ending conversation. Better to re-think or re-frame. Strong, fit, healthy and happy. Midlife brings changes and challenges. Yes…

snacking I try to avoid snacking it spikes my blood sugar. If I’m hungry I usually reach for a few slices of smoked salmon, bresaola is my new fav and…

I’ve upped my protein because I do a fair amount of sport and exercise. Plus now I’m older I need more help to retain muscle mass. I usually have protein…

Changing sugar levels during perimenopause causes the body to convert excess energy into fat. Reducing refined sugar is a good idea, sometimes easier said than done. Also declining oestrogen often…

Calcium Calcium is essential for bone health among other things such as helping improve skin, relieves aching muscles, healthy teeth and more. I remember at primary school we were given…

What are you breaking your fast with? My first meal of the day is usually after my sport/exercise. I’m flexible when breaking my fast, in other words having breakfast, depending…

Water and wine, essential and non essential both favoured by me. (I’m hiding!) There was a time when I could consume more than a FEW glasses of red. How things…

“Please sir, can I have some more?” A favourite line of mine from Oliver Twist. Food choice, variety and availability to the majority of us nowadays is wonderful. Fish, white…

Wild blueberries hand picked, packed with minerals and vitamins including vitamin C helping my immune system stay strong. We all know the collagen boosting benefits. Small handful a day keeps…