Nutrition & PCOS
Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) I frequently see women with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) a condition which is caused by a hormonal imbalance. It is characterized by a cluster of cysts... Read more »
Author Archives: Penny Crowther
Balancing hormones naturally
Balancing hormones naturally Hormone” means in Greek, “to set in motion.” Hormones are chemical communicators produced by glands and tissues. They are released into the blood where they travel to… Read more »
Help for the menopause – 4 tips to see you thrive
Health guru, Leslie Kenton called the menopause a “passage to power”. I like that description because it suggests a positive time of revaluation, redesigning and finding new purpose in… Read more »
Nutrition for Stress Management
It’s easy to ignore stress, accept it as normal or not even be aware of it. Yet of all the factors that impact health, it’s one of the most significant.... Read more »
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Almond & Berry Smoothie
ALMOND & BERRY SMOOTHIE As a menopause nutritionist I am always looking for quick and delicious ways for women to get plenty of calcium, soluble fibre and plant oestrogens into… Read more »
Osteopenia Diet Tips You Need to Know Now
WHAT IS OSTEOPENIA? Osteopenia means your bones are less dense than they should be which makes them weaker. If untreated, osteopenia can eventually turn into osteoporosis. According to the World… Read more »
Help for the Menopause – Soya is it Good or Bad?
Help for the Menopause – Soya is it Good or Bad? In Japan, menopausal hot flushes are so rare that there is no traditional word in the Japanese language to describe… Read more »
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Tuna & Sweet Potato Stew
TUNA & SWEET POTATO STEW (serves 2) 1 very large sweet potato peeled and cut into small cubes 400g tinned tomatoes in juice 1 medium onion finely chopped Standard can of tuna (approx… Read more »
Cacao Cashew Menopause Smoothie
This menopause smoothie ticks all the boxes. It tastes of chocolate and it’s packed full of fibre, protein and healthy fats as well as magnesium and calcium. And it contains… Read more »
Sugar, how much is too much?
SOUR FACTS ABOUT SUGAR! “Pure, white and deadly” is the title of a 1970s’s book, not much noticed at the time, about the negative effects of sugar on our health.… Read more »