Artificial sweeteners, those witches disguised behind delicious sweet smiles that hide a menacing intention to totally mess with your health. Most of us are aware of the negative effects of eating too much sugar, especially “added sugars”, the kind you find in fizzy drinks, sweets, baked goods, and many commercially-available kinds of cereal. Hiding in…
Is life better after menopause? With the right information and support, it is entirely possible to not just survive, but to actually thrive post-menopause. In this article, we’ll explore how to feel better post menopause and have a healthy and fulfilling experience. So, if want to feel great after menopause, keep reading! So after years…
When you are making an effort to lose weight it can be difficult to find weight loss friendly snacks that work for you. Generally snacking when you are trying to lose weight is a no-no. But weight loss should be about what you get to eat not what you don’t. Hunger and deprivation is your…
In this article get tips on how to combat mild anxiety and depression over 50. Learn easy hacks to reduce anxiety immediately and how to identify the signs and symptoms of anxiety in older adults. We all have those days when you wake up and you feel off, you can’t quite put your finger on…
Have you been feeling more stressed lately and wondered “Does stress cause aging”? Aging and stress can be related. Higher levels of the stress hormone cortisol can be damaging to your physical and mental health. In this article, we will examine the link between stress and aging, and explore ways to reduce cortisol quickly and…
We all want to look and feel our best especially once we hit midlife and we know it’s important to exercise and keep fit. But how do we separate the facts from the fiction? From promises of “lose weight fast” to “eat this one food to shed pounds”, it can be hard to know what’s…
Have you ever wondered what cauliflower brownies would be like, well now is your chance? I love to find healthy alternatives to tried and tested recipes which have been used for years. Cauliflower is so often the replacement for the grain. It is such a versatile vegetable and will take on any flavour. It is…
These are three super quick healthy breakfast recipes to boost metabolism which will help with weight loss. Always, eat a good breakfast to get your blood sugar balanced first thing. You will also be less likely to make bad food choices later in the morning when you’re so ravenous your arm starts to look tasty….
This chocolate chia seed pudding is rich in selenium so besides being delicious it will support your thyroid function. What other dessert does that? Oh yeah, the Dark Chocolate Brazil Nut and Coconut Bars by Marks Daily do. What is Selenium and why do we need it. Selenium is a mineral needed by the body…
How does bad sleep affect you and your health, especially in menopause, and what can you do about it? Do you have bags under your eyes that are so big you could pack them for a weekend away? I occasionally do but then mine are Prada so they are designer which means they were expensive…
My motto when it comes to cooking is, keep it simple, keep it super easy and when it comes to chicken, well winner, winner chicken dinner. My kids love chicken so no complaints and that also goes a long way to improving my mental status, big plus there! In my last post, I talked about…
In this article, I list natural solutions to help you boost your energy levels and increase your energy after 50 in 10 minutes or less. These are the quick fixes for in the moment. Of course nothing replaces a healthy diet and lifestyle but these simple tips can give you a quick boost of energy…
Is caffeine good or bad for you? Some of my most treasured memories are sitting in some magical spot in the world enjoying a good cup of strong coffee. Most recently it was on the shores of Lake Earnscleugh in Queenstown, New Zealand while watching, it seemed, the world pass by and taking in a…
We love to plan what low carb Christmas recipes we are going to prepare for Christmas day. Everyone has their input and usually, everyone’s needs are met. The rules are it needs to be quick and simple to prepare but something we wouldn’t usually have. I find preparing low-carb Christmas recipes that don’t include sugar…
Clear Out The Old Before Bringing In The New The theory behind this exercise to clear the clutter in your life is to clear out the old before you bring in the new. If you think about when you redecorate your living room, it’s very difficult to a new couch when you haven’t taken the…
At least once a week I make this low carb chilli. It is easily the family favourite. Pre the low carb diet we always loved our chilli with cannellini beans and generally I would make some sort of bread, preferably cornbread, to soak up the sauce. Now we use cauliflower rice under the sauce to…
How this sugar-free life started If you had told me three years ago that by 2017 I would be eating a completely sugar free diet I would have likely spat out my triple chocolate brownie in utter disbelief. Three years ago my health was not a priority in my life. I thought if I ate…
When we first started out on our low carb journey it was difficult to find low carb recipes we liked. We treated ourselves to wicked delights on the weekend. How was I ever going to replace those? What was I going to do instead of potatoes, rice, pasta? I was a little overwhelmed by it…
It is important to be able to reduce stress and anxiety in menopause if we want to keep our hormones balanced. Schedule some relaxation into your day to keep Cortisol at bay! Stress and Anxiety, those two pinched-nose tarts who roll into your life in a cloud of fumes and burning tyres driving a monster,…
Are you wondering if you can start yoga in your 50s for your health, fitness and wellbeing? If so, you’re not alone. With these free videos for beginner yoga, you can start your yoga at 50 and beyond. These sessions are a mix of easy yoga poses for middle aged beinners. Discover and enjoy the…
Being a healthy woman in your 50’s comes down to doing a few things consistently. Incorporate these seven tips into your everyday life and celebrate your health and vitality. 1. Don’t Go Mental Above all else, you must keep your brain healthy. The old saying use it or lose it is so true when it…
I love fritters and I have just discovered these cauliflower and zucchini fritters to help feed my habit. They tick all the boxes. Low carb, healthy and tasty. Have them with an egg on top or in between some slices of low carb bread. Or go the whole hog and make a meal with a…
My first post about making kombucha was about growing a SCOBY and how to make your first batch of the fermented tea. You can read that post here Today are: Bottling and Troubleshooting Kombucha Several weeks down the track from making Kombucha for the first time and we, that is Molly, Peter and me, because Lulu wouldn’t…
These seven remarkable women have powerful messages we could all learn from. I have just discovered TED talks. Now I have them on my computer while I’m getting stuff done in the kitchen. Not whistling while I work but learning while I work. The seven dwarfs would be proud. The remarkable women in these videos who talk…
My children don’t need me or want to spend time with me anymore. It started when they wanted to hold the spoon containing green healthy goop that was being choo-choo’ed into their mouths and continued later when they told me every detail of their day including when so and so walked past at lunch time and didn’t even…
I remember Christmas days, eating till I couldn’t move and then sleeping while my body digested the carbs. These Low Carb Recipes delicious and super easy and won’t make you sleepy. How good is that? These smoothie bowls are all the rage and are so pretty. This one by Skinny Mom looks so yum and would please…
Okay here comes a big call. “Low carb minute muffins are tastier and healthier than bread.” One of these graces my plate most mornings. Call me boring if you will. I prefer to refer to myself as ‘knowing what I want’. I will apologise now for my photography but I am learning. It is one…
Staggeringly simple tip number 1 – Plan your week’s meals This would be my ultimate budget tip. It helps keep you on track and stops you going off-road into unknown territory where takeaways are lying in wait to entice you into their lairs. It doesn’t have to be elaborate just a list of what you…
Spiralised salads are one of the most undemanding and boredom-free ways to get vegetables onto a plate. What you can add to ‘jooj’ them up is only limited by your imagination. A fabulous dressing, some slivered almonds for crunch. Go crazy! This world needs a little more of this kind of crazy. If you stick to vegetables that are in…
Whoever says you can’t do decadent and healthy in one dish hasn’t tried my cashew nut cheesecake. This isn’t something I would eat every day or every week. It is nice to have a treat though and I love to see non-low-carbers enjoying my food. I might make this for a dinner party or perhaps…
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