If you feel like your body has hit the brakes somewhere in your 40s or 50s, you’re not imagining things. It’s true – perimenopause impacts your metabolism. Jeans feel tighter, energy dips are deeper, and your weight creeps up even when you’re doing everything “right.” So, what’s going on? The ..Continue Reading
The whoosh effect – a sign your body is changing, even when the scales say “no”. Have you ever felt like you’re doing everything right, making healthy food choices, staying active, drinking enough water, and yet… the scale just. won’t. budge! It can be so frustrating, I know, but don’t ..Continue Reading
A common scenario = you lose weight and it gradually creeps back on. You’re not alone because it’s a common problem with so many women. That’s happened to me. And it seems to be harder to maintain a healthy weight as I’ve aged. So much harder than when I was ..Continue Reading
Are toxins blocking your weight loss progress? We’ve all been there. You’re following your healthy eating plan, staying active and moving every day, yet the scales refuse to budge. If you’ve hit a weight loss plateau and can’t figure out why, toxins might be the culprit. It’s impossible to know ..Continue Reading
If you’ve ever embarked on a weight loss journey and hit a weight loss plateau, it could be a set point issue. Scenario: you’ve been losing weight consistently, and then, for no obvious reason, it all stalls. The scales stubbornly refuse to budge. You’re doing all the right things, but ..Continue Reading
Hormones are often blamed for the changes we see in peri-menopause, for everything from fatigue, weight gain, sleep disturbances, mood changes and brain fog, plus a whole lot more annoying and challenging symptoms. And, yes, they do play a significant role in those changes. But are hormones entirely to blame? ..Continue Reading
You don’t see many homemade 100% rye bread loafs around, mostly because rye bread is denser and heavier than bread we’re used to enjoying. Rye bread has a distinct flavour. It has an earthy and nutty taste, and is quite dense giving it a satisfying chewiness so you don’t overeat. ..Continue Reading
If you’re going to make a salad, this quinoa, spiced sweet potato and broccolini salad makes a complete meal-in-one. Enjoy as a stand alone dish or you can pair it with your favourite protein for added nutrition. We’re Mediterranean food fans ourselves. Did you know that the Mediterranean Diet has ..Continue Reading
