This week, we will be exploring the symptoms of menopause, usually starting at the perimenopausal stage, and learn about diet and menopause symptoms. Previously, we discussed the three stages of the menopause: perimenopause, menopause, and post-menopause, and the nutritional considerations for each stage. Perimenopause: the lead up to the menopause, where most of your symptoms … Continue reading Nutrition and Menopause Symptoms: Your diet
Nutrition plays an important role in all women’s life, with differing requirements at different stages in the lifecycle. This week we will be discussing nutrition for fertility; pregnancy; post-pregnancy; menopause; and over 65 years of age. Nutrition and Fertility Current evidence suggests that both partners in a relationship play an important part in conception and … Continue reading The Role of Nutrition in Women’s Health
Veganuary is coming to an end, but plant-based meals are something that can easily be introduced into your life and have many benefits. A plant-based diet contains foods that come from plants, with little to no animal products. The main bulk of a plant-based diet comes from fruit, vegetables, wholegrains, legumes, nuts, and seeds. Vegetarians … Continue reading Plant-based Nutrition
What is stress? Stress is the feeling of being overwhelmed or unable to cope with mental or emotional pressure [1]. Sometimes it may be more short term, such as being stuck in a traffic jam or having an argument, or more long term, like losing your job, substance abuse or family conflict. Symptoms of stress … Continue reading Nutrition and Stress
We all know the importance of a healthy diet, but sleep is also an important contributing factor towards overall good health. 1 in 3 people suffer from poor sleep, with factors such as stress and technology often identified as the cause of sleepless nights. However, research has shown that poor nutrition may also affect the … Continue reading Nutrition and Sleep
