A colourful, satisfying lunch for energy, nourishment & healthy weight management If you’re looking for a lunch that is quick, colourful and genuinely satisfying, this Meno Power Bowl is one to try. Created with menopause in mind, it brings together plenty of colourful vegetables, leafy greens, healthy fats, fibre and a good source of protein […]

How I enjoy food, support my health and manage menopause weight gain without counting calories or feeling guilty. A few weeks ago, I came back from a wonderful week’s holiday, and like everyone else, I wanted to relax, switch off and enjoy the local food. I wanted the cocktails. I wanted the ice cream. I […]

If you’ve spent any time scrolling social media recently, you’ve probably come across the term “cortisol belly.” It’s become the latest explanation for stubborn weight gain around the middle, especially during midlife. But is cortisol really the reason your waistline has changed? Or is it actually your hormones? The truth is a little more complicated. […]

If you’re in your 40s, 50s or beyond, this might sound familiar. You’re eating less than you used to. You’re making healthier choices. Maybe you’ve cut back on alcohol, started walking more, or even gone back to the eating plan that worked brilliantly a few years ago. And yet, somehow, the weight around your middle […]

As British strawberries and blueberries come into season, this homemade muesli is one of my favourite ways to gently increase fibre intake. It’s simple to prepare and provides a nourishing balance of fibre, protein and healthy fats, helping to support digestion, steady energy and fullness throughout the morning. Fibre-Rich Spring Muesli (Makes 6–8 servings) Ingredients […]

Most women assume that menopause weight management means eating less.Less calories. Less carbohydrates. Smaller portions. But in reality, one of the most effective strategies is often the opposite – eating more of the right foods, especially fibre-rich plant foods. A growing nutrition approach sometimes referred to as “fibremaxxing” has highlighted something that nutrition professionals have […]

If you’ve found yourself looking down and wondering “where did this come from?” – you’re not alone. One of the most common things I hear (and feel myself) during this phase is: “I haven’t changed much… but my body has.” That softening around the middle, often called “menopause belly” can feel frustrating, confusing, and honestly […]

Menopause has a way of changing your body quietly at first. A bit of bloating that wasn’t there before.Weight settling around the middle.Energy dipping.Sleep becoming lighter.A feeling that your body is suddenly responding differently to everything you used to do. And for many women I speak to, it’s not just physical, it affects confidence too. […]

Many women notice that weight gain during menopause tends to appear around the midsection. Often referred to as the “menopause belly,” this change is influenced by several factors including hormonal shifts, changes in metabolism, increased stress levels and alterations in how the body regulates blood sugar. As oestrogen levels decline, fat tends to accumulate around […]

Let’s talk about carbs – because somewhere along the menopause journey, they often become the “villain.” You may have noticed weight creeping up despite eating less, energy dipping mid-afternoon, or cravings becoming harder to ignore. Naturally, carbs get blamed. But here’s the truth: carbs are not the enemy. In fact, your body – and especially […]