Author: Cate Boyd
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The Fibre Fix: Why Every Woman Over 30+ Should Care About Gut Health
If you’re a woman over 30+ struggling with bloating, tiredness, or weight that won’t budge—fibre might be your secret weapon. You’ve probably heard fibre helps with digestion, but it does so much more. From regulating hormones to supporting weight management, fibre is essential for women—especially in their 30s, 40s and 50s. Yet over 90% of…
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Appetite Regulation: How Fibre vs GLP-1 Compare
GLP-1 medications have changed the conversation around appetite, blood sugar, and weight regulation. But long before injections entered the picture, the body already had its own systems for managing hunger and fullness — and dietary fibre plays a key role in supporting them. So how does fibre vs GLP-1 compare? This doesn’t mean fibre works…
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Your Gut Microbiome Is Talking to Your Brain — Are You Listening?
If you’ve ever had “butterflies” before a big event or lost your appetite when stressed, you’ve experienced the gut-brain connection in action. Emerging research shows that the trillions of bacteria living in your gut – friends with benefits (collectively known as the gut microbiome) are a key regulator of gut-brain function and have a powerful…
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Why Fibre Could Be the Secret to a Better Menopause
Could something as simple as increasing fibre intake improve menopause symptoms? Recent research has highlighted the importance of carbohydrate quality — especially the amount of fibre and whole grains in your diet — for improving menopause symptoms and quality of life. It’s estimated that approximately 1.1 billion women will have entered menopause by 2025 and quality…
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Think a Slow Metabolic Rate is to blame for Gaining Weight? Think Again..
Does Your Metabolic Rate Really Slow Down with Age? Science Says — Not Until 60! A recent large scale study in Science analysed data from over 6,400 people aged 8 days to 95 years and identified four distinct phases of metabolism across the human lifespan.1 These results strongly suggest we may no longer be able…
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10 Green Tea Benefits: The Ultimate Science-Backed Guide
Green tea is one of the most consumed beverages worldwide, revered for centuries- and for good reason. Unlike many “superfoods” that rise and fall with trends, green tea has been studied for decades, with thousands of scientific papers exploring its impact on health helping us catch up to what ancient cultures have long known- that…
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Top 15 Superfood List for Energy, Immunity and Women’s Health
Looking to improve your energy, support your immune system, or simply eat a little healthier? This top superfood list is for you. Superfoods are often talked about as a simple way to boost nutrition, but understanding which ones to choose — and how to use them — can make all the difference. Superfoods are nutrient-dense…
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How to Combine Foods for Weight Loss: Simple Pairing Rules That Work
Trying to lose weight can feel overwhelming. Who really wants to start the day calculating macros or tracking every calorie? For most busy women, that approach simply isn’t realistic — or sustainable. One of the most overlooked factors is how to combine our foods. Of course, calories and food choices matter. But so does how…
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How To Lose Belly Fat – The Million $ Question?
Belly fat matters and how to lose belly fat remains the million dollar question the world over. As every woman knows when it comes to fat loss not all fat is created equal. There are different types of fat. We can’t pick and choose where we lose fat from. The weight loss jabs promoted everywhere…
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High Cortisol Levels – The Real Impact of Stress on the Body
Stress is part of life — but when it lingers, the impact of stress on the body and mind can quietly take a toll. From weight gain to digestive problems, high cortisol levels and chronic stress are linked to multiple health concerns. The good news? Your diet can play a powerful role in supporting resilience…
