Losing weight can feel like a never ending battle, especially during midlife. This blog looks at what foods can help with losing weight and what kind of foods can get in the way of losing weight. This is part 1 of a 2 part series on losing weight in a manageable way without giving up wine or chocolate! midlifemenu.com/blog/losing-weight
Read MoreDid you know heart and circulatory disease causes a quarter of all deaths in the UK, 1 in every 16 people in the UK have diabetes and the thing they have in common? Inflammation! This week I look at six really easy food swaps which can help guard against the danger of this silent health risk. midlifemenu.com/blog/food-swaps
Do you struggle to know which oil is better than which? Is it worth paying for coconut oil in Holland and Barrett when there's other oils that are far cheaper? In this week blog I unpick the facts from the myths surrounding coconut oil and also explain some more unusual uses for it which you might not have come across. By the end of it you should have a good idea as to whether it's worth parting with your cash or not! midlifemenu.com/blog/coconut-oil
Read MoreDo you have minor symptoms that just don’t seem to go away? Do you notice a tickly cough after eating certain foods? Are you always reaching for a tissue because your nose starts running when you have a milky drink?
As a midlifer you might have put up with these niggly symptoms for a while … but did you ever consider that those aches and pains could potentially be food intolerance? This week I look at some common intolerances and what you can do to reduce their effects. www.midlifemenu.com/blog/food-intolerance
Read MoreStressed and tired all the time? Craving sugar? Can’t sleep? Midlife is such a stressful time and the impact on our health and wellbeing cannot be underestimated. But what if you feel exhausted all the time and your body feels like it’s working overtime to deal with the stress? This week I look at a possible cause you might never have heard of before … adrenal fatigue. www.midlifemenu.com/blog/tired-all-the-time
Read MoreThis week Midlife Menu takes a look at cholesterol levels, not only explaining what they are but also exploring 5 popular myths and suggesting 3 foods to eat instead which will help get those cholesterol levels under control. www.midlifemenu.com/blog/cholesterol-levels
Read MoreIs blood sugar stopping you losing your midlife weight gain? And how do you keep it stable? This blog explains why blood sugar levels are important, what foods help keep it balanced and three easy ways to keep those blood sugar levels on track. www.midlifemenu.com/blog/blood-sugar-levels
Read MoreWhich is better for me, raw or cooked? Does one have more vitamins and minerals than the other? As we try to hang on to our New Year's resolutions to eat more healthily, this blog explains which foods are best for us raw and which ones are actually better for us cooked. Helping you decide which to have raw or cooked. www.midlifemenu.com/blog/raw-or-cooked
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