Category: Menopause Nutrition
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The Fibre Fix: Insoluble vs Soluble Fibre and Womens Health
If you’re a woman over 30 struggling with bloating, tiredness, or weight that won’t budge—fibre might just 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 50’s. Yet over 90%…
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The Menopause Diet 5-Day Plan to Lose Weight
Losing weight during menopause can feel frustrating, especially when the same eating habits that used to work suddenly stop making a difference. The Menopause Diet 5-Day Plan to Lose Weight is designed to make healthy eating simpler, with balanced meals that support protein intake, fibre, blood sugar balance and fullness. Hormonal changes, a slower metabolism,…
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How To Use Psyllium Husk: A Comprehensive Guide for Maximum Health Benefits
If you’re wondering how to use psyllium husk, you’re not alone. Psyllium husk is one of the most popular fibre supplements in the UK, used to support digestive health, regular bowel movements, healthy cholesterol levels, blood sugar balance, and feelings of fullness. But knowing how to use psyllium husk correctly is important. Taking the right…
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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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Signs You May Have High Cortisol: What Your Body Could Be Telling You (And How to Fix It)
Is your body signalling signs of high cortisol? Cortisol isn’t the enemy — it’s essential for survival. It helps you wake up, respond to stress, regulate blood sugar, and maintain energy. But when cortisol stays elevated for too long, it shifts from helpful to harmful. And for many women, this isn’t just about stress —…
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How to Increase Fibre Intake (30g a Day): Easy, Science-Backed Tips That Actually Work
How to Increase Fibre Intake (30g a Day): A Simple, Science-Backed Guide for Women 30+ If you’ve ever tried to “eat healthier” and felt overwhelmed, fibre is one of the easiest — and most powerful — places to start. I’ll be honest: for years, I thought I was eating well. Porridge for breakfast, salads here…
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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…
