Did 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 MoreRegular Midlife Menu followers will know I’m not a great fan of sugar. It’s addictive, causes weight gain and plays havoc with your midlife health by spiking your blood sugar levels. But today I’m making a slight exception because if there’s one ingredient worse than sugar for midlife health, it’s those sugar substitutes .... artificial sweeteners. Find out more about types of sweeteners, when sugar is actually the sweeter health option (!) and 3 ways you can cut down sugar without sweetener substitutes. midlifemenu.com/blog/sugar-substitutes
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 MoreWhen we think of "vitamins," we know they're super-important for health. But vitamin D is special. This week Midlife Menu looks at the so-called "sunshine vitamin" and suggest 3 ways to get more of it into your life. midlifemenu.com/blog/vitamin-d
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
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