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
Many women report an association between gut symptoms such as bloating and altered bowel habits with eating. As a result, it is not uncommon for women to go down the route of trying to identify triggers for their symptoms. In clinic, we see women who have tried food intolerance tests as a way of managing … Continue reading Food Intolerance Tests: are they helpful in menopause?
This week we will be discussing food labels, what they mean, and what to look out for when shopping for food. When supporting clients like you with making changes to your diet, it is important to understand what to look for on food labels to help you make healthier food choices. What are Food Labels? … Continue reading Understanding Food Labels
This week we will be discussing 30 Plants a Week, its proposed benefits, and how to incorporate it into your diet. What is 30 Plants a Week? 30 Plants a Week (30PW) is a way to improve your food choices with the aim to help improve gut health, by increasing the diversity of good bacteria … Continue reading How to get your 30 Plants a week
This week we will be discussing mindful eating and how to incorporate it into your lifestyle to support healthy weight loss. During peri-menopause and menopause, weight gain is common and using mindful eating techniques can help to manage your weight. What is Mindful Eating? Mindful eating comes from the broader term mindfulness. Mindfulness is used … Continue reading Mindful Eating for Weight loss
