Adding soy to your diet during perimenopause can support hormonal balance and promote overall health, offering a plant-based source of protein and beneficial isoflavones that may help reduce symptoms and support bone health. Ingredients: 2 medium-sized eggplants 750g organic non-GMO hard tofu 8 tbsp tamari (or soy sauce) 6 tbsp extra virgin olive oil 5

Bone Health and Perimenopause Addressing bone health during perimenopause is a critical step to ensure healthy aging. I don’t know about you, but I am keen to prevent any risk of weak bones as I get older.  As estrogen levels naturally decline during perimenopause, bone density can decrease, increasing the risk of osteopenia and osteoporosis. Osteo

Freekah Salad I have been making this one for nearly 15 years and it never get’s old.It’s quite dense (with grains) so goes well with a light green salad and protein.This was first inspired by my friend Caz’s party many moons ago. I hope that you enjoy it as much as I have. Ingredients: 300g freekah grain (or pearl barely as

Wombok Salad  Quantity and ratio’s of ingredients can be worked out as you go ( the way I alway’s cook)Trust your instinct on how it will taste best. The Salad: Wombok, sliced thinly. Spring onion chopped. Coriander, chopped.  Crispy shallots, sprinkle over.  Sesame seeds, toasted and sprinkle.  Roasted almonds – chopped. Dressing: Sesame oil Coconut

Ingredients: The Salad Seeds from one whole pomegranate. 2 x small cucumbers, chopped. 1-2 cup of cooked big couscous (depends how couscous heavy you want it). Approx. 200g  halloumi, chopped into small strips and cooked on high in a fry pan until golden. 1-2 heaped cup of spinach leaves, chopped (depends how spinach heavy you

SLEEP! SLEEP can be a real challenge for women during perimenopause. It often makes other symptoms worse and impacts on quality of life. When sleep is bad everything can feel bad! When sleep is good everything can feel good! Let’s explore a few ways you can support you body with simple lifestyle medicine to improve

Gut Health and Perimenopause Food is one of the most power tools you have to influence your metabolic and overall health in perimenopause, but it must to go hand in hand with solid digestive function and a healthy microbiome.   We want to ensure we are breaking down and absorbing the nutrients from our food,

Perimenopause and cholesterol changes If you are a woman somewhere on your journey to menopause there may come a time when you see a change in your cholesterol levels increasing!?  How can this be you may ask?  You haven’t made any changes to your diet, to your exercise or your lifestyle!! What is going on? This

Is it my hormones? Have you ever been to the health professional to discuss cyclical  symptoms like anxiety, fatigue or depression to either have your concerns disregarded as “in your head” or been offered the pill or an anti-depressant despite you telling them that not what you’re looking for? I hear these stories every day from my clients. It is

Exercise for Perimenopause and Menopause. When I talk about Lifestyle medicine for women in mid life there is almost nothing better than exercise (well, maybe……. food!). There are no shortage of reasons to be physically active! If your approaching menopause, maybe in the early or late stages of perimenopause, there are even more reasons! Physical activity

5 Foods for Perimenopause and Menopause The foundation to your diet and the food that you buy from the market should be foods that come from the earth (real food)!!! Focusing on fresh salads, veggies, fruit, whole grains, legumes, nuts, and seeds. With your focus on eating these foods in you naturally crowd out and

PerimenopauseFirst signs and symptoms you might notice……. Want to know what to look out for as a possible first sign your entering into Perimenopause? Did you know you can be in the early stages of perimenopause and still have a very regular cycle! True! Here are the top symptoms you may notice start or worsen