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Personalised nutrition & hormone support for women in their 40s, 50s and beyond. One-to-one programmes + group resets for hormones, metabolism, gut & brain.

Feel balanced, energised & like you again — with science, support & a bit of verve.

17/03/2026

While fibre is incredibly important, protein plays an important role as well.

Research suggests that spreading protein intake across the day may support muscle maintenance and metabolic health more effectively than eating most protein at dinner.

Many breakfasts contain only 5–10g protein, which often isn’t quite enough to keep us full or support muscle maintenance.

Aiming for around 20g protein at breakfast can make a noticeable difference. That might look like:

• Greek yogurt with seeds and berries
• eggs with wholegrain toast
• a smoothie with protein, oats and nut butter

When you join the FREE breakfast club challenge you will get this lovely guide for adding protein, fibre and diversity to your breakfast.

It doesn’t have to be complicated, just a little more balanced. Link to join in the comments 💚

14/03/2026

Another fascinating insight from microbiome research is that diversity matters as much as quantity.

One of the largest microbiome studies ever conducted (the American Gut Project) found that people who eat 30 or more different plant foods per week have significantly more diverse gut microbes than those eating fewer than 10.

Different microbes thrive on different plant fibres and polyphenols.

So the more variety we eat, the more diverse our microbiome tends to become.

Plant foods include things like:

• vegetables
• fruit
• beans and lentils
• whole grains
• nuts and seeds
• herbs and spices

Even small additions can increase diversity.

Breakfast is actually a brilliant opportunity to start building this in.

Inside The Breakfast Club challenge we’ll be exploring simple ways to add fibre, seeds, fruit and plant diversity to breakfast without making mornings complicated.

If you'd like to join us, click the link in the comments.

Out of curiosity - how many plant foods do you think you eat in a typical week?

12/03/2026

Probiotics can be helpful tools - especially in certain situations - but they don’t rebuild the gut on their own.

Your colon contains trillions of bacteria, so the real long-term strategy is to feed the ones already living there. Supplements support, food builds.

That’s where fibre and plant diversity come in.

If you’d like some practical support, I’m running a free 3-week Breakfast Club challenge where I’ve included a simple list of fibre boosters you can add to everyday breakfasts.

If you'd like the details, just comment BREAKFAST and I’ll send the link, or click the link in the bio.

11/03/2026

One of the most fascinating things I’ve been learning in my integrative cancer nutrition course is just how important dietary fibre is for metabolic and immune health.

The average fibre intake in the UK and US is around 15–20g per day.

Most guidelines recommend 25–30g, and many microbiome researchers suggest upwards of 50g.

That’s quite a big gap.

Fibre isn’t just about digestion. It feeds the beneficial bacteria in our gut that help regulate things like:

• immune function
• inflammation
• metabolic health
• gut barrier integrity

In other words, fibre helps create the conditions for a healthier internal environment.

Over the coming posts I’ll be sharing some of the fascinating science around this.

And if you’d like some practical support getting started, I’m running a free 3-week Breakfast Club challenge where we focus on building simple fibre and protein-balanced breakfasts.

If you'd like the details, just comment BREAKFAST and I’ll send the link.

Curious — have you ever roughly tracked how much fibre you eat in a day?

04/03/2026

I've been quietly studying something important this year.

I'm learning how nutrition & lifestyle can support health alongside conventional treatment - before it begins, during treatment and helping build resilience after.

The course is run by , one of the UK's leading specialists in this field, and I feel very lucky to be learning in this space.

Cancer touches so many of our lives in some way, and it's something I've wanted to deepen my knowledge in for a long time.

Two months in and it's already given me plenty to think about 💚

24/02/2026

The sky is clear 🩵
The grass is vibrant 💚
The path is dry 🙏
The dog is clean 😂
First signs of spring 🌱
Still light 🌞

Perfect end to a busy day ❤️

What's your favourite way to clear your head?

20/02/2026

When I first qualified many moons ago the advice was to eat little and often. We now know that the gut benefits from a break. Leaving space between meals allows the migrating motor complex (your gut's housekeeping system) to sweep through and reset.

Sometimes doing less is exactly what your body needs!

Try cutting out the snacks, especially if your gut needs some TLC 💚

16/02/2026

Combining protein and fibre is one of the simplest ways to support:

💚 Steadier energy
💚 Better blood sugar balance
💚 Fewer cravings

If you're hungry a few hours after eating, that's usually clue that you need to shift the balance.

Small tweaks. Big difference. What's your favourite breakfast?

12/02/2026

We often overcomplicate health, but hydration first thing in the morning is one of the simplest ways to support digestion, energy and regularity.

Overnight you naturally lose fluids. Rehydrating before your tea or coffee gives your system a gentle nudge in the right direction.

You don't need a perfect routine, just a good first step 💚

11/02/2026

Couldn't resist joining in with the caricature craze, can you spot my super power 😂😂

08/02/2026

This simple chia jam is a great way to get all the benefits of berries and currants without the sugar hit.

Blackcurrants are especially interesting - their anthocyanins and other polyphenols have been shown to support beneficial gut bacteria like Lactobacillus and Bifidobacterium.

But you can easily substitute the blackcurrants with any berries you might have. I used about 150g.

Lots of benefits for very little faff!

05/02/2026

Doing nothing isn't wasted time - it's how the brain resets.

A few quiet moments can help settle the nervous system and restore focus.

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