Nutrition & Health Advice for Women Over 40

The scales are probably the least interesting thing we track when I work with women over 40. I know that might sound strange. Of course weight matters. Of course you want your clothes to fit better. That’s completely valid. But the number on the scales? On its own, it doesn’t tell us very much. It goes up and down with hormones. It shifts with salt. It changes after a poor night’s sleep. It can stay the same even when your body is clearly changing. And if that’s the only thin

If you feel like you’re doing the same things you did in your 30s… but your body isn’t responding the same way, I can relate. Midlife weight loss can  feel harder. But it’s not because you’re lazy. It’s not because your metabolism is “broken" as some social media influencers suggest. And it’s definitely not because you just need to try harder. Your body has changed. Which means your approach may have to change too. So what is actually happening and what can we change. 1. You

If you feel like you’re trying  to eat well but still struggling with weight, energy, or hunger, it is something I come across all the time. I see the same challenges come up again and again with clients, especially women in their 40s and older. Not because they don’t care, and definitely not because they lack discipline, but because their bodies, lives, and needs have changed. Here are the top five nutrition struggles I see most often , and why none of them are a personal f

Packing school lunchboxes can be hard and I know many parents will agree with me on that one, especially if you are packing two, three or even four lunch boxes. Between busy mornings, rising food costs, fussy eaters, and active kids who burn through energy quickly, figuring out what to put in kids’ lunchboxes  can feel overwhelming. This blog focuses on easy, practical lunchbox ideas  that are realistic, affordable, and actually get eaten. A simple lunchbox formula that works

With school starting to head back in a few weeks time, lunchboxes felt like the most helpful place to start. This is Part 1 of a short series on kids’ lunchboxes , practical, realistic ideas that work for busy families, fussy eaters, and hungry, active kids. What actually fuels kids well? At a basic level, lunchboxes work best when they include: Protein  (to keep them full and focused) Carbohydrates  (for energy) Some fruit and veg Enough food  (this is often where things fa

Cooking for one doesn’t need to mean living on toast or skipping proper meals altogether. On the rare occasions I’m not cooking for the family, my default is usually eggs or salmon and avocado on toast. Simple, nourishing, and high in protein. But for many people, meals for one are a daily reality , and that can make healthy eating feel harder than it should be. Low motivation, food waste, and the effort of cooking “just for yourself” often lead to repetitive or unbalanced me