Author: Cate Boyd
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Fibre for Weight Loss? The Science Women Should Know
Fibre for weight loss? Weight loss advice can feel overwhelming. One week carbs are the enemy, the next it’s fats. But one nutrient consistently recommended by nutrition experts is fibre. For many women, especially those over 30 experiencing hormonal changes, metabolism shifts and busy lifestyles, fibre may be one of the simplest nutritional tools to…
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Why Fibre and Water Always Go Together
If you’ve ever increased your fibre intake and suddenly felt more bloated, sluggish, or constipated — you’re not alone. Many women focus on adding more fibre but forget the other half of the equation: water. So much water with fibre is necessary? Fibre works by absorbing fluid in the gut. Without enough water, it can’t…
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Tired, Bloated, or Moody? Signs You Need More Fibre?
Tired, bloated, or moody? Could it be fibre deficiency and signs you need more fibre? If you’ve been feeling tired, bloated, uncomfortable after meals, or simply “not quite yourself,” you’re not alone. Many women experience these symptoms for months — sometimes years — without realising they may be linked to something surprisingly simple: low fibre…
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Cayenne Pepper Benefits: How It Supports Digestion, Metabolism, Appetite in Women after 30
Cayenne pepper has been used for centuries in traditional diets, yet in recent years it has gained renewed attention for its potential role in digestion, metabolism, and weight balance. For many women, especially after 30, changes in appetite, energy, and digestion can feel confusing and frustrating. Slower metabolism, bloating, and irregular digestion often appear gradually…
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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 Increasing Fibre In Your Diet During Menopause Could Be the Secret to a Better Menopause
Could something as simple as increasing fibre in your diet during menopause 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…
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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…
