HillStart Nutrition Health & Wellness

HillStart Nutrition Health & Wellness Functional nutritionist specialising in mid-life health, supporting energy, gut health and hormone balance for long-term wellbeing.

Helping you take control of your life by ensuring optimal health and energy

12/04/2026

Sugar Free - must be healthy? Another Green Washing label trick 🥺

Just because it says sugar free on the label does not mean it’s healthy.
Check the labels!

My supermarket choices for healthy non-dairy milk are

Low energy. Poor sleep. Digestive niggles. Feeling like you’re just not quite yourself.This is often where my clients st...
07/04/2026

Low energy. Poor sleep. Digestive niggles. Feeling like you’re just not quite yourself.
This is often where my clients start.

They’re doing their best, eating reasonably well, trying to look after themselves… however something still isn’t clicking.
That’s where personalised support can make all the difference.

In my 1:1 work, we don’t follow a generic plan. We look at you, your symptoms, your lifestyle, your history, and we build something that actually fits.

For those who’ve been struggling for a while, my Signature Elite package includes targeted testing. Not testing for the sake of it, but choosing the right test to give us meaningful insight, whether that’s gut health, hormones, advanced bloods or genetics.

Because once we understand what’s going on beneath the surface, everything becomes clearer.
You stop guessing.
You start moving forward with confidence.

If you’d like to find out more about working with me, you can take a look at the 1-2-1 packages on my website. Or better still - comment below and I’ll send you a link to book a call - we can have a chat and work out which package is best for you.

Spring has finally sprung 🌱 and for me, that means asparagus… and rhubarb.The British asparagus season is short, around ...
06/04/2026

Spring has finally sprung 🌱 and for me, that means asparagus… and rhubarb.

The British asparagus season is short, around 6 weeks, so I enjoy it as much as I can while it’s here. It needs to be harvested daily so if you can find a local farm you know it’s a fresh as can be.

And then there’s rhubarb… sharp, slightly sour, and not everyone’s favourite. However, I love it. It’s one of those foods that feels very “spring”, whether it’s gently stewed, added to breakfast, or paired with something creamy to balance that tartness.

As the ground warms, we start to see fresh herbs and peppery rocket coming back to life. And of course, new potatoes.

If you’re lucky, you might even find some wild garlic locally, one of my favourites to forage at this time of year.

Boiled new potatoes with asparagus, wilted wild garlic and a soft poached egg… or rhubarb with yoghurt and a handful of nuts… that’s spring on a plate for me.

Are you a rhubarb lover… or not convinced?

03/04/2026

The viral sheet pan kebabs… with a little Wendy twist.

I’ve added grated carrot (because we’re always getting some veg in where we can) and a mix of minced beef with a small amount of liver.

Liver is one of the most nutrient-dense foods available, often ranking right at the top when foods are scored for nutrient density (it’s particularly rich in B12, iron, vitamin A and other key micronutrients). You don’t need a lot, even 5–10% liver into a dish like this massively increases the nutrient profile, without changing the flavour too much
This is exactly what I focus on when creating recipes for my clients and members. Simple ways to make everyday meals more nourishing, supporting energy, gut health and overall nutrient status.

Because when your body is well nourished, everything works better.

What do you think? Are you going to try this?

The full recipe is in the Fab Female Members Hub 💫

Nutrition can feel confusing… mostly because no one explains the language.These are the terms I see in the media, and us...
02/04/2026

Nutrition can feel confusing… mostly because no one explains the language.

These are the terms I see in the media, and use regularly with my clients. When you understand what they actually mean, everything starts to make more sense.

Save this so you can come back to it - and follow for more sensible advice, real food and genuine support.

27/03/2026

Ditch the flavoured cholesterol drinks and choose this instead.

Lots of people choose to take a daily drink to support gut health and lower cholesterol. As a nutritional therapist I see these drinks regularly on clients food diaries and it makes me mad 😡 as it’s mostly just marketing hype. If cholesterol is an issue for you then these drinks are not really going to help you - there is a natural supplement that works amazingly (DM me if you’d like to arrange a call and I can explain more)

However, fermented drinks do support gut health, but the key is to choose a natural, unflavoured fermented milk product.
Check the labels
🚫Sugars feed the non- beneficial bacteria
🚫Flavouring - no thank you
🚫Sweetener - why?????

If you feel that you need some flavour then blend in some real berries 🫐🍓

Do you find this kind of content helpful?

19/03/2026

I always say I’m pretty low maintenance.

But once you start learning how your body actually works… you do start asking a few more questions.
Not because you’re trying to be difficult.
But because you understand that the small choices you make every day really do add up.

So yes… I might check the ingredient labels.
I might ask if the wine is organic.
And I will definitely look at how much fibre is in the meal.

Midlife health awareness is real.

Anyone else find themselves doing this now? 😄

I’ve always had dry skin, and just assumed that was “normal” for me.But after 5 months of consistently taking omega act...
18/03/2026

I’ve always had dry skin, and just assumed that was “normal” for me.

But after 5 months of consistently taking omega active, my levels improved from 5.5 to 7.5 - and my skin is definitely less dry.

Omega-3 plays a key role in:
• reducing inflammation
• supporting skin hydration
• brain function and mood
• heart health
• hormone balance

And many of us simply aren’t getting enough.

In this week’s episode of the Fab Female Nutrition podcast, I talk through:
• why omega-3 is so important for women
• how to test your levels
• food sources vs supplements
• what to look for in a good quality product

If you’ve ever struggled with dry skin, low mood or inflammation, this is well worth a listen.
🎙 Episode 285 is out now on all podcast platforms

16/03/2026

I like to eat my protein when I can, which is why, when the lovely people offered me some of their protein powder I created some recipes with it.
These first is this high protein cookie balks, with 15g protein, 7g fibre each.
They are perfect for breakfast, but as they travel so well (much hardier than a cookie) they are a great snack, to take with you on the go - my hubby loves them as a snack on his golf round!

Oh yes, and three different veg/fruit too 👌🏻

I’ve been making them on repeat 🍪

11/03/2026

Magnesium, key in over 300 processes in the body.

This week I’m explaining how it can support sleep, hormones and cycles (not this kind 🚲)
As well as the key forms and how to get more in your diet

Listen wherever you get your podcasts - search Fab Female Nutrition

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