Optimal Health Nutrition

18/04/2026

Yes, you s*x hormones don’t exist in isolation and are governed by other more important hormones such as Cortisol, Insulin and thyroid hormones. So, when you are trying to work on them you need to consider all

16/04/2026

Yes, are deemed to be a an amazing health food, but they are not as they are . Eat in moderation if you’d like to, but please not in excess or every day

15/04/2026

is made from and has no place on supplements, skin care and protein powders etc. thanks

14/04/2026

All of these are high in fiber , but I call them ‘superheroes’ because of additional benefits:

- mushrooms - rich in beta glucans for gut health and immune system function

- Cabbage - is a member of cruciferous veg family - high in antioxidants such as sulforaphane and vitamin C also vitamin K

- okra - the most underrated vegetable, so great for gut health

- Beans - high in fiber, protein and b vitamins

- lentils - as above, but also one of the highest fiber foods

- Radishes - high in fiber, vitamin C and antioxidants, but also great for gut health - they are a great prebiotic for important bacteria which produces a post-biotic called butyrate

12/04/2026

09/04/2026

There is so much mis-conception about and yes we need to talk more about it, but also critically evaluate information that is in the public domain.

And yes, as a woman you are allowed to ask your Dr about 1/risks 2/ alternatives 3/ testing and even 4/ questions that make sense such as ‘why are you offering me contraception ( often the Mirena coil) as HRT!!!? And even 5/ ‘ if my symptoms are stemming from low progesterone and high/fluctuating Oestrogen (usually early perimenopause)- why are you only offering me more Oestrogen, which can make things worse ?

08/04/2026

Thank you .emi !

07/04/2026

If you are using daily like me you will need to hear this. is the major ingredient in these and it has been found to increased risk of . 80% of what you put on your skin ends up in your bloodstream

02/04/2026

Although the topic of is widely discussed these days, I find it is often over simplified and hugely mis-understood on here.
My main issues are:
- Perimenopause can take up to 10/12 years, and Prof. Prior has done a great job of staging this transition and explaining symptoms and how you can support these ( in one of the books listed below). Most GPs would tell you cannot test hormones and lumber you with standard HRT, which is not right

- In early perimenopause you need to support your progesterone ( hugely mis-understood hormone) and detox excess Oestrogen – no, usually you do not need EXTRA Oestrogen via HRT and progestins ( synthetic progesterone linked to breast cancer risks)

- Your metabolic, adrenal and thyroid health needs support as well, these can govern your s*x hormones, often you need to start there

Books: ‘Oestrogen’s Storm Season’ and ‘Transitions through Perimenopausal Years’ by Prof. Prior. Latter one helps you identify your perimenopause stage. ‘Metabolic Repair for Women’ , ‘Hormone Repair Manual’ & ‘Period Repair Manual’

31/03/2026

, also known as E407 or ‘Irish moss extract’ has been linked to and via this potential mechanism increase the risk of by 32% . This additive acts as an emulsifier and is very common ( sometimes companies ‘hide it’ and call it ‘seaweed’ or ‘algae’ extract). These are the common foods it is found in:

- kids flavoured yogurts and other products such as ice-cream
- protein powders
- wraps, especially gluten free ones
- coffee creamers
- vegan processed foods such as desserts

30/03/2026

Thank you !

26/03/2026

I am ever so careful when cooking protein such as meat because grilling it and charring/ frying it at high temperatures creates what is called heterocyclic amines (HCAs) and polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs). These compounds are mutagenic, meaning they damage DNA and increase cancer risk.

Here is how I overcome that:

- I rarely fry and I certainly don’t have an air fryer ( most also have a toxic Teflon surface)

- I always broil or cook at a lower temperatures

- I use steel or cast iron cookware and never directly cover with aluminium foil

- I use rosemary as a garnish or marinate for several hours before. It has been shown to reduce those compounds and it has additional anti-cancer properties

- I use healthy fats suitable for cooking at high temperatures such as butter, olive oil ( although it has relatively low smoking point), ghee and coconut oil. Avocado oil is usually polluted with so I avoid