Menopause in the Kitchen

Do you want to know the 10 foods I recommend for a healthy menopause and beyond? Then this episode is for you. I talk about the foods (or groups of foods actually) that I encourage women in their midlife years to eat regularly to nourish their body. I also discuss why these foods are important for healthy aging because let's face it, we are all on that journey to older age and if we want a good qu...

In this Menopause Kitchen Chat I talk about my thoughts on emotional eating and how they have changed over the years. Is emotional eating something we need to "fix" or can it be used with a range of other tools to get us through difficult times or uncomfortable emotions. If you are experiencing challenges in your life or emotions that are making it difficult to have a quality of life, pl...

Can what we eat help prevent cognitive decline and dementia as we age? We may not be thinking about our brain when we think about nutrition. But the statistics in most wealthy countries show that dementia is one of the leading causes of death and women are more likely to be diagnosed. This episode looks at the research into nutrition and brain health and whether what we eat can reduce our risk or...

In this kitchen chat I talk about my journey with movement. I explain how I took the principles of the non-diet approach that I have used for food and applied it to how I move my body. If you want to ditch the diet culture idea of exercise and learn to move your body more consistently and in a way that feels good for your body and suits your lifestyle, I hope this episode supports you to change yo...

This episode is all about Vitamin B12 and menopause.: why we need B12 Which foods are high in B12 How to get enough B12 if you are vegetarian or vegan What the research says about B12 supplementation and health in menopause Read the blog post here For more menopause nutrition information and to sign up to my newsletter (get a free e-book) head to my website. Follow me on socials: Instagram Faceboo...

Welcome to another "Kitchen Chat" where I talk about something that I've been thinking about and share my thoughts about a particular topic or event. In this episode, I talk about my thoughts on a conversation I overheard where 2 women were discussing another woman's weight loss. I discuss why diet culture has made these conversations normal and invite you to reflect on the negative impa...

A common question women in midlife are asking google is: "What is the best breakfast for menopause?" In this episode I talk about the benefits of breakfast and what nutrients it can provide us during perimenopause and menopause. But is there a best breakfast? You'll have to listen to find out my thoughts on this. I also have a blog post on my website if you'd like to read the written ver...

Episode Notes Wearable tracking devices and apps are everywhere now and often come standard with things like phones and smart watches. In this episode, I talk about my thoughts on tracking devices and apps. Whether it's tracking steps, heart rate or calories- I invite you to reflect on how the numbers make you feel and determine if it is helpful or possibly making you fell bad about yourself. Want...

Episode Notes In this episode I talk about why I don't promote weight loss and instead take a weight neutral approach. The research about long term weight loss is discussed as well as my feelings around my role as a Dietitian and Nutritionist in this space. If you've ever wondered why there are Nutritionists and Dietitians that don't focus on weight when it's one of the topics most midlife women w...

Episode Notes This episode is all about acid reflux and menopause. I talk about what acid reflux is, the common symptoms and causes and then discuss the latest research about reflux and menopause. How to reduce symptoms with lifestyle changes is also discussed with some practical suggestions for things to try. Go to my blog post for a written version and links to the research mentioned in this epi...