Everything you need to know about eating a nutritious healthy diet from eliminating sugar in your diet to drinking enough water. Which foods are good for helping you lose weight and which foods will help balance your hormones.
Are you in menopause and suspect you have developed lactose intolerance? As the natural process of menopause takes hold, a question many women ask is – can menopause cause lactose intolerance? With the changes in hormone levels, it’s possible that a woman’s dietary needs may also shift. This is especially true when it comes to…
Have you wondered about whether to try intermittent fasting to get rid of stubborn belly fat, or what the best intermittent fasting for weight loss is? Or perhaps you need to know the best intermittent fasting for menopause or the best intermittent fasting for women over 50. If these things have been keeping you awake…
Understating how hormone levels fluctuate throughout a woman’s life can help you get on top of menopausal symptoms. It’s the time when your trusty estrogen levels decline, bringing about some unwanted metabolic changes. Menopausal hot flashes are probably the first symptom to be noticed by perimenopausal women, ushering in the start of a new chapter…
As we go into post menopause, our bodies go through many changes, and so too should our diets. For a 60-year-old woman, it is especially important to focus on getting the correct balance of nutrients and eating the right foods. While some foods should be avoided in order to keep our bodies healthy, others should…
Aren’t you sick of this love-hate relationship with the different ways in which we fuel our bodies? High carb, low carb, keto, Aitkins, cabbage soup, fat is bad, fat is good, meat, no meat and everything in between. Are you tired of being the food police? Isn’t it about time you and food finally became…
When you discover the whole world of meal planning and meal prep so you can healthy recipes pre preped each week allowing you to get on with living it’s like the discovery of the light bulb, illuminating and profound. I get it. You want to eat healthily, family friendly meals but you have super busy…
If you’ve never had a problem dropping weight in your 20s and 30s, you may not be prepared for what can happen when you hit 40 and up when you decide it’s time to lose your midlife belly. Muscle mass decreases. And so does the number of calories you burn during the normal course of…
Protein seems to have become the latest buzzword recently. Our culture is somewhat obsessed with protein intake, but what role does it play in menopause and ageing, and what are the best sources? This article answers these questions and more. What is protein and what does it do? Protein is the building block for…
In this post I will answer the question – can food sensitivities in menopause cause bloating or weight gain? The short answer is absolutely they can. As well as a whole host of other uncomfortable symptoms and health problems. Read on. Five or six years ago I was going through peri-menopause. Every day I woke to…
Menopause can a difficult time for women as due to decreasing estrogen levels and other hormone changes they deal with menopausal symptoms like weight gain, night sweats, hot flashes, mood swings, and fatigue. What you eat during menopause is especially important. Eat a healthy diet rich in nutritious wholefoods. What you eat needs to give energy,…
Turning 50 or 60 is a significant milestone. Changes in the body can affect your nutritional requirements. Maintaining an optimal diet that focuses on key nutritional values increases the likelihood of healthy ageing. Having more energy allows you to continue living an active life. Eating healthy foods, exercising, and maintaining a healthy weight can reduce…
Imagine if you could have a delicious pasta dish that was healthy, vegan and plant based. Well, imagine no more! Some might call them Zucchini lasagna rollups but whatever the name it doesn’t matter this is delicious. Eating a plant-based diet allows your gut to more easily absorb the nutrients from food. These nutrients support your…
Are you struggling with constipation during menopause? If so, you’re not alone. Many women experience constipation during this time in their lives. Fortunately, there are some natural things you can do to help. In this blog post, we’ll discuss some of the best ways to get relief from menopause constipation. Keep reading to learn more!…
I urge you to try the caffeine free chai latte recipe at the end of this post. It would be a gorgeous winter warmer for those cold winter nights when you want something comforting before bed. It is seriously yum! While away in Europe with my daughter a few years back she discovered the starbucks…
I wrote this post about nearly 5 years ago and while most of it is still true today I have dropped off from eating extremely low carb in favour of intermittent fasting and eating a little less meat and more vegetables. I find intermittent fasting rather than being a weight loss tool helps with so many other…
As women you are all unique and individual and the rate at which you acheive weight loss in midlife when eating low carb will be different from the woman next to you who perhaps eats the exact same food.. If your in midlife and you’ve been cutting carbs for a while and have struggled to…
A nutrient-dense detox and belly fat burning smoothie with detoxifying healthy ingredients that are full of fibre is a great way to keep menopause cravings at bay between meals and reduce your middle-age spread. If you are replacing a meal with a smoothie even better. It is so easy to really pack the nutrients and fibre into…
What is the best way to lose weight during the menopause transition is probably the most common question I get asked. This article will detail for women how to lose menopause belly naturally and without deprivation or constantly feeling hungry. Importantly, following the tips given in this post will prevent further postmenopausal weight gain. You…
Not knowing how to get rid of menopause belly naturally is discouraging for many women. But don’t despair; there are a few steps you can take to start shedding those pounds and inches. In this article, we’ll discuss how to lose belly fat after menopause and what foods to include in your diet to help…
When menopause starts, changes occur in a woman’s body. Many women complain of menopause joint pain, some severe enough to prevent them from completing some of the activities they’ve been used to doing. These aches and pains can happen anywhere in the body but are often concentrated on the joints. This article details what causes…
You’re over 50 and you’ve decided you need to shed a bit of weight. Especially around your middle where it seems to collect now. Easy you think. I’ll just up my exercise, cut calories and Bob’s your Uncle, Fanny’s your Aunt. You stock up on lettuce, cottage cheese and celery. There are some secrets to…
Does this sound like you? You’re getting a little nervous because the holiday season is fast approaching and you still have that spare tyre from last year. Not putting on any weight over the next few weeks is about as likely as Ryan Gosling giving you a call to invite you out for Chrismas drinks…
In the battle to improve menopausal symptoms and reduce hot flashes that suck your energy, your easiest starting point is your diet. To make it easier for you I’ve listed here the 13 best foods to eat during menopause and 3 foods to avoid during menopause. There are many foods that will play a part…
This is a list of simple detox home remedies that can help you give your body a full body cleanse detox at home. This is the best detox for 50 year old woman and the best detox for menopause. Easy tips and tricks you can use every day, these home remedies can help you feel…
So you’ve been eating a low carbohydrate diet and you’ve been doing well sheding a few pounds but your menopause weight loss has stalled. In fact you’re gaining weight. You’re not sure what the heck happened. You were losing weight and feeling great. But this week when you jumped on the scales you’d put on…
Your metabolic type determines the right mix of carbs, protein, and fat you should eat to have optimum health. Keeping this balance when you’re in menopause could help counteract some of the more negative symptoms. Metabolic typing is the process of assessing various characteristics you may have to determine which metabolic type you are. Here’s…
Carbohydrates or carbs as we call them are one of three main food types or macronutrients that the body needs to function. Protein and fat are the other two. Carbs are not something to be scared of. It’s the highly processed foods full of sugar and processed flour that we need to steer away from….
So many women in midlife struggle with sticking to habit changes that will improve their health and give them the best possible chance at losing their midlife belly fat that commonly collects around their middle. It’s a shitty time constantly trying to keep up with all of the changes going on in our bodies during…
If you are over 50 you may be wondering why it’s so hard for a woman over 50 to lose weight. Not only is your metabolism slower than it was in your younger years, but hormonal fluctuations, lifestyle changes and other factors can make it even more difficult. So, how to lose stubborn weight after…
Are you struggling with losing menopausal belly fat and keeping it off? Menopause weight is like that clingy child that hangs on around your middle and won’t let go. You get rid of it for it only to come back in greater bulk and so much more stubborn to remove. If you want to lose…
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