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My thoughts on weight loss drug Wegovy (Ozempic’s sister)
New generation weight loss medications… Wegovy is a weight loss drug that is taking the world by storm! It arrived in little old New Zealand a few months ago. It’s a similar type of drug to Ozempic*, with many of my clients fascinated, after reading about in the media or seeing slimmed down celebrities using […]
Calcium 101 (in a nutshell)
Are we paying enough attention to calcium? Do you ever think about how much calcium you need in a day? Probably not (that might be just me as a dietitian)!! Calcium is essential for strong healthy bones and teeth, good heart health, optimal muscle and nerve function, and for blood clotting. It’s a busy little […]
6 Proven Strategies to get Healthy Habits to Stick
Spring has sprung and all that. We’ve all been there and know the drill… 😬 Oh bugger, it’s nearly summer and the body needs to come out of hibernation soon. 💉 A text arrives from the nurse at the GP clinic “your cholesterol has come back high, try and reduce this with diet and exercise”. […]
The Supplement Most Women Aged 40+ Need
I’m generally a food-first dietitian (I aim to get my clients meeting their nutritional needs through whole foods, rather than relying on nutritional supplements). But through my own personal journey with Perimenopause and the extensive research I’ve done, there is one supplement that I personally take regularly AND now tend to recommend to most of […]
The Midlife Symptom No One Talks About
The Unspoken Symptom Perimenopause has been getting plenty of airtime in recent years, after centuries of it being swept under the carpet and only mentioned occasionally in hushed tones. And thank goodness for that, because understanding what’s happening to our bodies is the first step to actually feeling better. Knowing the symptoms of Perimenopause is […]
Beyond Protein: More Nutrition Tools for Navigating Perimenopause
Welcome back to Nutrition and Perimenopause! In Part 1 of the Nutrition and Perimenopause story, we covered three key nutrients (protein, phytoestrogens, and omega-3 fats) that can help support your body through the ups and downs of perimenopause. You can find that blog article here. But there’s more to the picture. As hormones continue to shift, […]
The Midlife Nutrition Shift: What to Eat in Perimenopause
How knowing What to Eat in Perimenopause can help your hormone journey Perimenopause: the hormonal rollercoaster that often sneaks up on us somewhere in our 40s (though it can begin earlier). You might notice changes in mood, sleep, energy levels—or feel like your usual approach to food and exercise isn’t quite cutting it anymore. If […]
Healthspan – Add Life to your Years
Want to feel good for longer? Let’s talk about healthspan and prevention medicine. We all know about lifespan — the number of years we live. But healthspan is a term that deserves more attention. It refers to the years we live in good health, free from serious illness or disability. And we can help increase it through quality prevention […]
Why restrictive diets don’t work (and what you should do instead)
When your weight or body composition changes, it can be tempting to skip meals, restrict your eating or “be good” for a wee while.