This has been an ongoing issue for me since going through menopause. I have always quietly been proud of my memory but over the past few years I’ve noticed that I’m not as switched on when it comes to remembering things. Now I do remember much of when I was young, holidays, birth of my Read more

If you know us, you know we have 3 decent size veggie patches and we’ve spent a lot of time over winter turning over, weeding (lots!), mulching, growing mainly lettuce and herbs and now spring planting. And whenever I get out there, I’m glad I’m strong and have endurance because once I get started, I Read more

Lately I’ve been hearing a lot about Protein and that many of us may not be having anywhere near as much as we need especially as we age and for women going through menopause. Now this is just my thoughts but I think a bit like ‘fat’ being demonised – good fats that is – protein particularly meat, that has Read more

For starters, it is the cornerstone of healthy diets renowned for enhancing longevity, such as the Mediterranean diet, and is a staple among those on paleo, keto, and Atkins diets because it’s a delicious, zero-carb food packed with healthy fats that makes almost any meal more flavourful and deeply satisfying. Olive oil has also been Read more

As more and more chemicals are entering our lives through our food, skincare and cleaning products, it is time to discuss how they affect your body, cause harmful side effects, and how we can help reverse this trend and be healthier. One way of doing this, as discussed by Cyndi O’Meara in her book Lab Read more

The other night, I woke in a pool of sweat, I thought I was nearly through this!! I know if I eat or drink late or certain foods, I’m sure to get one. So, proof for me was in the pudding as we say. I’ve been trialling a Continuous Glucose Monitor (CGM) for the past week Read more