Menopause has become one of the most talked about subjects in health this year, and rightly so. For many women it brings a mix of frustrating symptoms, from disrupted sleep and hot flushes to changes in weight, mood and energy. Some sail through without hardly noticing, while others find it genuinely life changing. What is less often discussed is how much of this can be supported through what we eat, and how those habits matter just as much in the years that follow. Why nutrition matters so...

Feeling constantly hungry can be exhausting. Many people start the year determined to lose weight, only to find themselves snacking by mid-morning or craving quick fixes by late afternoon. With weight-loss injections and appetite-suppressing medications now firmly in the spotlight, it can feel as though switching hunger off is the only solution. But appetite isn't the enemy. It's a signal, and when supported properly, it can work with you rather than against you. One of the key players in...

Healthy bread, for me, comes down to two simple things: the type of grain used and how much the bread has been processed. Many everyday loaves are made from refined white flour. During refining, the bran and germ - the most nutritious parts of the grain - are removed. What’s left is mostly starch, which is quickly digested and can cause sharp spikes in blood sugar. It also offers very little to support your gut which is responsible for so many health aspects. On top of that, much of this...