THE IMPORTANCE OF NUTRITION FOR BONE HEALTH

Feb 11, 2025 | Menopause, Nutrition

THE ESSENTIAL BUILDING BLOCKS OF BONE HEALTH Human bones are made up of several components that work together to give them strength and flexibility. Here are the main parts: Collagen: This is a protein that makes up about 30% of the bone’s mass. It provides...

OESTEOPENIA & OESTEOPOROSIS IN MENOPAUSE

Feb 10, 2025 | Menopause

A PERSONAL QUEST Bone health is a major priority and health concern of mine now that I am almost 50.  I remember a lady who was in her 60’s came to speak to us in a post-natal class after I had had my 2nd child.  She spoke very passionately about bone health and...

REDUCING OXALATE CONSUMPTION

Feb 10, 2025 | Menopause

INTRODUCTION There is controversy surrounding the presence of oxalates in foods and whether we should avoid them or how much damage they do to our health. The truth is that, as with all foods, they affect everyone differently and you must decide for yourself if...

MY PERSONAL MENOPAUSE JOURNEY

Feb 6, 2025 | Menopause

MY PERSONAL MENOPAUSE JOURNEY For those of you who are familiar with my life story, you will already know that at the age of 32 years old, following an emergency c-section with my 3rd child, I suffered a ruptured uterine artery, a haemorrhage and subsequent blood...

NUTS and how to prepare them

Jan 21, 2025 | Nutrition

WHY YOU SHOULD EAT MORE NUTS! Eating nuts provides a wide range of health benefits due to their rich nutritional profile. Here are some of the key health benefits of including nuts in your diet: Rich Source of Healthy Fats: Nuts are packed with unsaturated fats,...

HOW TO FREEZE & DEFROST FOOD

Dec 6, 2024 | Nutrition

Introduction to chilling and freezing and defrosting your food safely This information will ensure you store food safely to stop harmful bacteria from growing and potentially causing food poisoning. Keeping your food at the right temperature will help to stop it...