Virginia Richardson Nutrition

09/09/2025

🌸 What if you could feel calmer, clearer, and more energised… for less than the cost of your daily coffee? ☕

Many women spend £3–4 a day on snacks or quick fixes that give only a short boost.
Nourish & Flourish is different.

For just £97 total (under £7/day) you’ll get:
✔️ Gut-friendly meal ideas that keep your energy steady
✔️ Daily audio tips you can listen to on a walk
✔️ Journals, challenges, and recipes you’ll actually use
✔️ Live webinars so you can stop Googling symptoms and get expert answers

✨ We start Monday 27th October — spots are limited, and I’d love you to join us.

👉 DM me “RESET” and I’ll send you the details or email info@virginiarichardson.co.uk

08/09/2025

🚫 Myth: “You should cut out carbs completely during perimenopause.”

✅ Truth: The right carbs — like quinoa, buckwheat, oats, and sweet potatoes — are vital for energy, gut health, and balancing hormones.

When you ditch them, you risk more cravings, poor sleep, and energy dips.

✨ It’s not about cutting carbs, it’s about choosing better ones.

👉 Save this post as a reminder next time someone says “carbs are bad”! Think quinoa, oats and veggies for your carbohydrate sources.

07/09/2025

Upcoming online course details can be found on my website :-)

A 2-week course for women 40+ to balance hormones, boost energy & reduce bloating. Led by nutritional therapist Virginia Richardson. Join now.

05/09/2025

Many shop-bought yoghurts are packed with hidden sugars, flavourings, and additives 🚫 — not ideal for your gut or hormones.

✨ A simple swap:
➡️ Choose plain natural or Greek yoghurt,
➡️ Add a handful of fresh berries,
➡️ Sprinkle with flax or pumpkin seeds.

This way you get:
✔️ Gut-friendly probiotics
✔️ Fibre + antioxidants
✔️ Healthy fats to balance blood sugar

🌸 Small swaps = big wins for your energy, digestion, and cravings!

04/09/2025

Gut:Hormone Connection Explained

Did you know your gut health directly impacts your hormones? 🌸
Swipe through to learn how supporting your gut can ease bloating, cravings, mood swings, and even sleep issues in perimenopause.

✨ Want to go deeper? Join Nourish & Flourish — we start 27th Oct.

03/09/2025

🌸 The Happy Menopause Workshop 🌸

Are you experiencing hot flushes, bloating, low mood, brain fog, or poor sleep? You’re not alone — and you don’t have to just “put up with it.”

Join me for a 3-hour live, in-person workshop designed to help women navigate perimenopause & menopause with confidence.

✨ What’s included:
🧠 Nutritional therapy talk — understand what’s happening in your body and how to ease symptoms naturally
💪 Pilates class + guided relaxation & meditation
🥤 Fresh juices, homemade snacks & natural skincare advice
📓 Printed notes, recipes & a goody bag to take home

📅 Saturday 18th October | 1–4pm
📍 MI Studio, Cockermouth
💷 £57

Spaces are limited — book today to secure your place!
info@virginiarichardson.co.uk

03/09/2025

📝 Journal Prompt: “When in the day do I feel my best? What’s happening at that time?”

Your body is always sending clues. Noticing when you feel most energised, calm, or happy helps you repeat the habits that support you. 🌿

👉 Take 5 mins today to reflect — and let me know below if mornings, afternoons, or evenings feel best for you.

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02/09/2025

🌿✨ What if you could start feeling calmer, clearer, and more energised… for less than the cost of your daily coffee? ☕✨🌿

So many women spend £3–4 a day on takeaways, snacks, or quick fixes that don’t actually make them feel better.
But for under £7 a day, you can join Nourish & Flourish — my 2-week guided reset designed especially for women 40+.

Here’s what’s included for just £97 total:
✔️ Gut-friendly meal ideas & swaps to balance hormones and support digestion
✔️ Journals, challenges & audio tips to keep you motivated
✔️ Live webinars + Q&A so you don’t have to “Google it” anymore
✔️ Tools to calm stress, support sleep, and ease common symptoms

💡 It’s not about giving things up — it’s about finally learning what your body needs to feel good.

✨ We start Monday 27th October — imagine stepping into November feeling lighter, clearer, and more like you.

👉 DM me to save your spot today 🌸


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29/08/2025

🌿 Food Swap Friday

Swap this 👉 Crisps
For this 👉 Roasted Chickpeas

Craving something crunchy? You don’t have to reach for a bag of crisps. 🙅‍♀️
Roasted chickpeas give you that same satisfying crunch — but with the bonus of:
✔️ Plant protein to keep you fuller for longer
✔️ Gut-friendly fibre for happier digestion
✔️ Far fewer additives compared to most crisps

✨ Here’s a super simple recipe to try this weekend:

Roasted Chickpeas

1 tin chickpeas (drained & rinsed)
1 tbsp olive oil
½ tsp sea salt
½ tsp smoked paprika (or any spice you love)

👉 Pat chickpeas dry with a towel. Toss in olive oil + seasoning. Spread on a baking tray and roast at 200°C for 20–25 mins until golden and crunchy.

💡 Snack on them straight from the oven, sprinkle over salads, or keep in a jar for when you fancy a crisp alternative!

So next time you reach for crisps, try this swap — your gut (and your taste buds) will thank you. 🌸


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28/08/2025

✨ Many women I work with are surprised to learn that their gut health is at the root of symptoms they’ve been struggling with for years.

The gut isn’t just about digestion — it’s deeply connected to your hormones, energy, mood, skin, and immune system. When it’s out of balance, the signals show up in different ways: bloating, cravings, low energy, poor sleep, or skin flare-ups.

The good news? These aren’t random “midlife problems” you just have to live with. By supporting your gut with the right foods, habits, and simple lifestyle shifts, you can calm inflammation, improve digestion, and bring your hormones back into better balance. 🌿

That’s exactly what my Nourish & Flourish 2-week reset is designed to help you with — practical, science-backed steps to feel lighter, clearer, and calmer in your body again.

💡 We start Monday 27th October and it’s just £97 for the full 2 weeks.

👉 Are you noticing any of these signs in your own body right now?

27/08/2025

Most women don’t get enough fibre — and it’s one of the simplest ways to improve both gut health and hormone balance.

Why fibre matters:
✨ Keeps digestion regular & supports a healthy microbiome
✨ Helps balance blood sugar (goodbye rollercoaster cravings)
✨ Aids detoxification of excess hormones
✨ Keeps you fuller for longer, supporting weight balance

Easy fibre wins you can add today:
✔️ Add a tablespoon of ground flax or chia to your breakfast
✔️ Swap white rice for quinoa, buckwheat, or lentils
✔️ Snack on berries, apples, or raw veg with hummus
✔️ Aim for “30 plants a week” — variety is just as important as amount

💡 When you support your gut, your hormones benefit too — it’s all connected.

💬 What’s your favourite fibre boost?

26/08/2025

🌿✨ What if 2 weeks could change how you feel? ✨🌿

Imagine waking up with more energy, less brain fog, and feeling calmer in your own skin. 💕

That’s exactly what Nourish & Flourish was designed for.

In just 2 weeks, you’ll get:
✔️ Simple, gut-friendly meal ideas that actually work in real life
✔️ Tools to ease perimenopausal symptoms like cravings, bloating, or mood swings
✔️ Journals, challenges & audio tips to help you stay on track
✔️ Guidance to bring your stress, sleep & hormones back into balance

💡 This isn’t about diets or deprivation. It’s about nourishing your body with science-backed, practical support — so you can feel more like you again.

✨ We kick off Monday 27th October — and the full 2-week programme is just £97 (that’s under £7 a day).

👉 Spots are limited! Drop a 🌸 in the comments or DM me to get first access.