Nutrition & Health Advice for Women Over 40

I talk about lunch a lot as it is often the trickiest meal of the day to get right. Breakfast tends to be part of our routine, and dinner usually gets some thought and planning. But lunch? It's often squeezed in between meetings, eaten in the car, or forgotten altogether. If you've forgotten to pack your lunch, are travelling between appointments, or you're simply out and about, it's easy to default to whatever is in the nearest café cabinet. While there are sometimes good ch

You know what to eat and you've read the articles, followed the influencers, tried cutting carbs, counted calories, tracked points, skipped meals, bought the protein powder and probably started more Mondays than you can remember. So why does it still feel like you're not getting anywhere? This is one of the most common conversations I have with women when they first book a discovery call. They're frustrated because they're trying hard, but their energy is low, their weight is

I got a new toy recently – a Garmin watch. For the past couple of years, I've been an Apple Watch girl and genuinely loved it. It tracked my workouts, counted my steps, and helped keep movement front of mind. So why the change? Partly because I wanted a few extra fitness features, but mostly because the battery life was becoming a real frustration. Having to charge it every day wasn't ideal. But getting a new watch got me thinking about something I discuss with clients all th

I recently did a this or that post comparing a Grenade protein bar to a Moro Bar and it attracted a lot of comments! Walk down the supermarket aisle and it’s easy to think protein bars are a healthy choice. The packaging certainly makes them look that way. High protein. Low carb. Added vitamins. Gym branding. Fitness influencers holding them post workout. But when you actually flip the bar over and read the nutrition label, some are surprisingly close to a chocolate bar. Re

If you feel like you’re constantly hungry despite trying to “be good” with your food choices, this is something I hear a lot. Many are trying hard to eat healthier, lose weight, improve energy, and feel better in their clothes… but still find themselves hungry shortly after meals, snacking at night, or thinking about food all day. And most of the time, it’s not because they lack willpower. Usually, there’s a reason their meals aren’t keeping them full. 1. Your Meals Are Too

As the weather starts to cool down, soup tends to make a regular appearance in a lot of households. It’s easy, affordable, and a great way to get a variety of vegetables into one meal. You can make a big batch, portion it out, and have lunches or dinners sorted for the next few days (or stash some in the freezer for later). All wins. But there’s one thing I often see when I’m working with clients… Soup can fall short when it comes to protein. And this matters more than most