If someone told you that one dietary change could help reduce visceral fat, stabilise your energy, improve your mood, support your bones, and help your body manage oestrogen more effectively, you’d probably want to know what it was. It’s fibre. And most women in the UK are eating roughly half of what they need. During … Continue reading How to Increase Fibre During Menopause and Why Your Gut Health Matters More Than You Think
If you've recently had an oophorectomy or you're preparing for one, you're probably navigating a lot of information, some of it conflicting, much of it overwhelming. As a registered dietitian with 19 years of clinical experience, I've worked with many women in exactly this position. This post is what I'd want every one of them … Continue reading Nutrition for Surgical Menopause: What to Eat After an Oophorectomy
One of the most common things I hear from women in perimenopause is their skin doesn’t look the same and joints feel stiffer. This leads to many women asking me about if collagen and menopause is the answer. Collagen is the most abundant protein in the human body and provides structure and support to our … Continue reading Collagen and Menopause: A Dietitian’s Guide
People often discuss our blood sugar levels in relation to our health. But how does blood sugar actually impact our well-being, and why is it especially important during menopause? In this blog post, we explore the importance of balancing blood sugar levels and provide tips on managing them through nutrition and lifestyle. What are blood sugar … Continue reading Balancing Blood Sugar Levels: A Menopause Dietitian’s Guide
Turmeric is one of many natural therapies that have been discussed as potentially beneficial for menopausal women. But what is it, how exactly could it help women in the menopause and what is the evidence behind this? What is turmeric? Turmeric is a dry, light spice that is golden orange in colour. It comes from … Continue reading Turmeric and Menopause
