Oct 2

Oct 2 5 benefits to eating microgreens

Microgreens are little powerhouses of nutrients and in this blog post I want to explain to you the benefits and why you should be including them in your diet. They don’t just make your food look pretty they have an impressive amounts of benefits too.

Microgreens are baby plants harvested in the seedling stage usually when they are 7-14 days old. They fall between sprouts and baby leaf vegetables. Sprouts are grown in water and microgreens, like vegetables, are grown in soil. They are usually 2-7cm tall when harvested.

May 23

May 23 What foods to eat for bone health

Kat Bright

Blog

When people think of bone health - calcium is the first mineral that might spring to mind. However, there are more minerals that are needed for bone health than just calcium. Many trace minerals such as copper, manganese, zinc and boron are also important, as is vitamin K1 and vitamin D. Bone is a dynamic, living tissue that is constantly being broken down and rebuilt, even in adults. Not many people think about looking after their bones until they start to break down as in arthritis or osteoporosis. However, there is lots you can do to ward off oesteoporosis, which is where there is more bone breaking down than being formed.

Apr 11

Apr 11 5 benefits of drinking coffee

Kat Bright

Blog, Health

The smell of coffee is one of those smells that brings a smile to my face, along with cut grass and freshly laundered sheets. I treasure my mid-morning cup of coffee - but is it actually good for you? Caffeine can sometimes get a bad rap - but did you know there’s more to your cup of coffee than just caffeine and there are some great health benefits, in particular for a midlife woman.

Sep 16

Sep 16 Strength training, muscle mass and anti ageing

Val Simpson

Blog, Nutrition, Health

Declining muscle mass is part of ageing, but you can do something about it!
Age-related muscle loss, also called sarcopenia, is a totally natural part of ageing. From the age of 30, you begin to lose as much as 3% to 5% per decade. Less muscle means greater weakness, less mobility, more daily struggles and aches and less balance / stability therefore leading to an increased risk of falls and fractures.

For women over 40, with the added risk of loss of bone density through hormonal changes associated with peri menopause and menopause, this paints a pretty bleak picture for those not engaging in some form of strength training exercises.

Feb 24

Feb 24 How and why exercise for the menopause

Val Simpson

Blog, Nutrition, Health

Women's health around the peri menopause stage of their life is a topic close to our heart, and we speak from experience as well as qualified professionals. Exercise has been shown to help control a number of physical and psychological problems and changes associated with menopause and midlife, including depression, weight gain, loss of muscle mass and bone density.

Feb 18

Feb 18 What foods to eat during the menopause

Kat Bright

Blog

The menopause can be a scary time with lots of unexpected things happening in your body such hot sweats, irregular periods, weight gain around the middle, brain fog and anxiety. Peri-menopause is the time leading up to the actual menopause when changes start to happen and this period can last up to 10 years which can surprise lots of women. There are lots of foods that you can introduce or increase during this time to help you manage your symptoms.

Jul 4

Jul 4 Hormone balancing smoothie

Kat Bright

Recipes, Juices and smoothies

Why have we called this smoothie help your hormones? We originally designed it for those that came to our Menopause workshop to highlight some fantastic hormone balancing ingredients. We have shared with you all as it’s also perfect for hormones at any age, not just women going through the peri-menopause. See our tip at the bottom for why these ingredients are perfect for your hormones. And also note the warning about grapefruit if taking some medications.