by Alison Joy | Jan 21, 2026 | Nutrients for health, Nutrients for Menopause, Nutrition for Vegans and Vegetarians
Part 1: Cruciferous Vegetables One of the most common questions i’m asked is, “What should I eat?”. It’s a reasonable question – and also one that’s become strangely complicated. Rather than rules or rigid plans, I usually start...
by Alison Joy | Jan 13, 2026 | Lifestyle tips, Nutrients for health
Many people know what they should eat – yet still struggle to make changes that last. This isn’t a failure of willpower or knowledge. It’s because eating behaviour is shaped not only by nutrients and hormones, but also by mindset, beliefs, emotions,...
by Alison Joy | Oct 13, 2025 | Lifestyle tips, Nutrients for Menopause
You might be eating the same way you always have, but during perimenopause, your body changes in ways that make weight management harder. This isn’t about willpower — it’s biology. Why it Matters? Hormonal changes affect muscle, metabolism, and how your body stores...
by Alison Joy | Oct 2, 2025 | Nutrients for health
You may have heard advice about what to eat such as ‘eat less carbs’, ‘eat more protein’ more times than you can count. This can be confusing, particularly when you choosing food to buy. The last thing you need is another set of rigid rules....
by Alison Joy | Oct 17, 2023 | Lifestyle tips, Weight Gain and Perimenopause
The definition of madness is doing the same thing and expecting a different response. Perimenopause marks a change in what works for our bodies and an opportunity to change things up, try something new. This applies to diet and to exercise. As we travel through...
