Ultra Processed Foods - an Overview
Ultra Processed Foods - convenient, cheap, easy to consume and infiltrating ever deeper into the foods we consume. What are UPFs and why are they so bad for us? Read on to find out!
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Is Fasting Fabulous?
Fasting can have many surprising benefits, and there are ways of doing it that make it really quite easy. It's not for everyone, and it might not be appropriate for those with disordered eating, but it can also help us back into a more natural relationship with food. Read on to find out more about how this simple process could help you.
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Superfoods
The “superfood” message really boils down to the fact that so very many plants are full of beneficial bioactive compounds, and including a wide variety of them into your diet is a simple way to boost so many aspects of your health. Read on to find out some of the extraordinary benefits even the most humble plants can provide.
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Go With Your Gut!
Many (most?) of us have a complicated relationship with food and eating, and the information out there is confusing and contradictory. We need a new way of looking at food choices that is less emotionally charged. Thinking in terms of what benefits our gut microbiome is a really good place to start.
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Protein Power
Protein could be the missing link for you! Protein is crucial for so many of our bodily processes, not least of all the promotion of lean muscle mass, which is something we really need! It's also a significant part of bone health. Opinion is divided as to how much protein we really need, but research that has looked at the specific needs of active women, especially older active women, concludes that we need more of it than is generally recommended. Read on to find more about what protein does for us, good sources, and how to incorporate more protein into your diet.
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Fancy Another? Alcohol and Women's Health
Alcohol is a tricky subject and of course many have addiction issues with this socially accepted drug. There are some health benefits associated with the polyphenols of red wine, and to a lesser extent beer, but generally it can't be considered a health drink. Those who are perimenopausal may have additional reasons for abstaining, at the same time as feeling the need for the benefits. Read on to weigh up the pros and cons for your health.
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