This week we will be discussing body image and menopause. Menopause can be a time when women experience weight gain and low mood. However, this does not have to be the case with help from nutrition. Choosing the right nutritious foods can help to manage weight gain. In turn, this may have a positive impact … Continue reading Body Image and Menopause

Continuing our menopause series, in this blog post we will be discussing menopause nutrition myths. It can be hard to determine what is fact and fiction with a large amount of varying nutritional advice on the internet but we’re going to dispel some myths, based on the scientific evidence. Nutrition Myths #1 – Weight gain … Continue reading Menopause Nutrition Myths

If you’ve noticed more heartburn or acid reflux since entering perimenopause or menopause, you’re not alone — and it’s not a coincidence. Digestive symptoms, particularly in the upper gut, are far more common during the menopause transition than most women realise, and yet they’re rarely talked about alongside the more well-known symptoms like hot flushes … Continue reading Heartburn and Acid Reflux in Menopause – Why It Happens and What to Eat

This week we will be discussing foods that help you sleep during menopause. We all know the importance of a healthy diet, but sleep is also an important contributing factor toward overall good health. To learn more about nutrition and menopause, read our blog post here. 1 in 3 people suffer from poor sleep, with factors … Continue reading Foods That Help You Sleep: Menopause

This week we will be discussing the links between alcohol and menopause symptoms. Many people enjoy drinking alcohol, but can it potentially worsen symptoms of the menopause? What is Alcohol and its Recommendations? Alcohol is the chemical substance found in beer, wine, and spirits. A unit of alcohol is 8g or 10ml of pure alcohol, … Continue reading Alcohol and Menopause