Matt and I have been plagued by coughs and cold in the last month. The seasons changing combined with greater exposure to more concentrated groups of people indoors via gyms, restaurants and trains seems to have challenged our immune systems a little - seems they got a bit too used to social distancing! In this post I'm going to detail everything we've done to help get our health back on track.
After the isolation and lockdown of 2020, the season of snot is now upon us with a renewed vengeance. As the nights get darker and the weather is getting colder, many of us have already experienced that familiar tickle in the throat, headache or runny nose that signals a familiar cold is threatening. Before you reach for any high street cold and flu remedies or paracetamol try boosting up your own natural defence systems with these superfoods that will help keep the colds at bay all winter.
I receive a lot of emails asking about menopause weight gain and recently wrote a blog HERE discussing some of the reasons. The possible physiological changes that can make weight loss a bigger battle include low levels of…
I recently read an article discussing how J-Lo is becoming an inspiration to all women approaching menopause. Enter the six pack. Now I blinkin love J-Lo, she’s fierce, but I couldn’t keep up with her in my 20’s let…
It’s easy to suffer from information overwhelm when the menopause symptoms begin. As you begin to research options you soon discover there are lots of options, conflicting advice and it becomes difficult to establish what’s right for…
Menopause symptoms can be complex and far-reaching, affecting both mind and body in the most unpredictable way. Hot sweats, insomnia, brain fog, weight gain, irregular cycles, vaginal changes… the list goes on and may build over time. …
I know this is grim but I love a good spot squeeze. I drive Matt mad following him around the house because I’ve spied a pimple. If I hang around long enough he finally gives in and lets me have my moment. Joking aside, I still have reoccurring nightmares about acne.
I often get asked if there’s a particular diet to treat hormone issues. Common ones include PCOS, endometriosis, PMS/PMT, perimenopause, and menopause.
What do wisdom teeth removal and Menopause have in common?! This morning I had my wisdom teeth taken out - no sedation either (sob!)
No matter what your health or performance goal getting enough sleep has to be a top priority. It's essential to support fat loss, exercise recovery, immune health, healthy hormones, muscle mass and detoxification. In honour of World Sleep Day we thought we would share our top tips for securing a good nights sleep!
There is no denying these are difficult times, so here are 10 do’s and don’t’s to ensure you emerge from Lockdown 3.0 mentally and physically stronger. Do Not: Repeat behaviors and habits from lockdown 1 and 2 that didn’t serve…
This week on the podcast we take a look back at the lessons learnt from 2020 and how we can carry them through to make positive changes in 2021. Listen below or search ‘Fitter Food Radio’ on your preferred podcast…