Category: Menopause Nutrition
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Bloating Isn’t Just “Too Much Gas”: The Real Causes of Bloating (and What Actually Helps)
Bloating Isn’t Always About Food When it comes to causes of bloating most people think bloating means they “ate badly.” But bloating is often far more complicated than simply eating broccoli or drinking fizzy drinks. For some people, it’s constipation.For others, it’s hormones.For many, it’s stress, gut dysfunction, altered gut bacteria, or digestive slowing that…
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Menopause Weight Changes Explained (UK Guide): What Research Says About Body Composition, Metabolism & Nutrition
Menopause weight changes are commonly reported by women, but the underlying causes are often misunderstood. Rather than being caused by a single factor, research shows that menopause-related weight changes are influenced by a combination of hormonal shifts, ageing, lifestyle, and changes in body composition. This article explores what scientific research says about menopause and weight…
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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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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…
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Skipping Breakfast, Weight Loss & Hormones: Why Women Benefit from a Protein Breakfast
Does breakfast skipping really help with how to lose weight? With weight loss jabs and intermittent fasting so on trend is a protein breakfast still the most important meal of the day? While skipping breakfast might seem harmless — or even beneficial for cutting calories — the evidence stacks in favour with consistent breakfast eaters…
