Sarah Kennedy Nutrition/ women health/ peri-menopause/ Nutritionist

10/07/2025

Are you forgetting things more than usual?
Brain fog might be the Cupid — not your memory.

If you’re in your 40s and noticing:
✅ Forgetting names and words
✅ Struggling to focus
✅ Feeling scattered or “not yourself”
✅ Mental exhaustion even when you’ve slept...

This isn’t just stress or ageing.
Falling oestrogen and cortisol imbalance affect your brain.

The good news?
There’s a lot you can do to support clearer thinking with nutrition and lifestyle.

Join my upcoming masterclass:
🧠 Clear the Fog
📅 Thursday 17th July 12.30pm lunchtime
💻 Live on Zoom | Replay included
💰 £23

🎟️ Book your spot here DM me or check link in bio to book

03/07/2025

Thinking about trying a weight loss jab like Ozempic or Wegovy?Before you do, it’s important to know the full story.

These injections might help you lose weight fast — but they can also cause:
❌ Nutrient deficiencies leads to fatigue, feeling anxious and sluggish metabolism
❌ Muscle loss
❌ Side effects that leave you feeling worse
❌ And worst of all, they don’t fix the root cause of your weight struggles

If you have thyroid or hormone issues, the jab won’t solve your problem — real, lasting weight loss comes from addressing your body’s unique needs through nutrition and lifestyle. 🌿

I’ve written a detailed blog breaking down the risks and explaining how you can lose weight safely, sustainably, and feel great doing it.

👉 Read the full blog on my website link in bio

18/06/2025

Tired of feeling tired… and bloated… and stuck with stubborn weight?

If you’re a woman over 40, you’ve probably been told it’s “just your age” — but let me tell you:
Your symptoms are not random.
They’re signs your hormones and metabolism are out of sync — and the good news is, you can do something about it.

I’ve created a practical, science-based programme that supports women just like you to:
✨ Lose weight without extreme diets
✨ Beat the bloat and feel comfortable in your clothes again
✨ Wake up with more energy and fewer crashes
✨ Clear the brain fog and stabilise your mood
✨ Support your hormones with real food, lifestyle shifts, and targeted supplements

If that sounds like what you need — I’d love to chat.
I’m currently booking free discovery calls for women ready to rebalance and feel like themselves again.

💌 DM me or link in bio to my website

Let’s get your body working for you again. You deserve to feel amazing.

16/06/2025

Tired. Sluggish. Gaining weight—even when you’re eating well?

You might be told it’s “just age”… or “just stress”…
But for many women over 40, there’s another piece of the puzzle being overlooked: your thyroid.

Your thyroid is like your body’s thermostat—it controls how fast (or slow) your metabolism runs. And when it’s underperforming—even slightly—it can lead to:

💤 Constant fatigue
⚖️ Weight gain (especially around the middle)
🧠 Brain fog or poor concentration
❄️ Feeling cold or low mood

The tricky part? Many thyroid issues go undiagnosed or brushed off as “normal” midlife changes.

👉 In my latest article for the Nutrition Resource, I break down exactly how the thyroid affects your energy and weight—and what to do if you suspect it’s not working optimally.

📖 Read it here: https://www.nutritionist-resource.org.uk/articles/is-your-thyroid-the-missing-piece-behind-weight-gain-and-fatigue?

Your symptoms are real. Let’s talk about what might actually be going on beneath the surface.

14/05/2025

25/03/2025

What’s your biggest energy struggle? Comment below!” A year ago, I felt exhausted no matter how much I slept. My energy crashed at 3 PM, my brain fog was unbearable, and I was snapping at my family. I finally discovered what was going on—and now I help women feel better in just 7 days. DM me ‘reset’ if you’re curious.”

19/11/2024

If you’re experiencing a combination of Symptoms during perimenopause such as headache, heavy PMS, low mood, and lack of energy, PMT, you’re not alone—and taking action through diet can have a big impact.

How Hormones and Liver Health Connect
Hormones are regulated through complex systems in the body, with the liver playing a central role in breaking down and excreting excess hormones.

When estrogen, for example, is not properly metabolised, it can accumulate, causing oestrogen dominance—a common imbalance in women over 40. Symptoms of oestrogen dominance include bloating, tender breasts, irregular cycles, and increased fat storage.

By supporting liver health, you can help balance hormone levels and reduce symptoms.

The Crucial Role of Cruciferous Vegetables
**Cruciferous vegetables.** such as broccoli, cauliflower, Brussels sprouts, kale, and cabbage, contain unique compounds that assist the liver in its hormone-clearing processes:
Sulforaphane milk: This powerful phytochemical in broccoli sprouts and other cruciferous vegetables helps stimulate liver enzymes that detoxify and metabolize estrogen, reducing its reabsorption into the bloodstream.

Indole-3-Carbinol (I3C): Found in cruciferous vegetables, I3C supports estrogen metabolism and converts it into a safer form that is easier for the body to eliminate. This helps prevent the negative effects of estrogen dominance.

Fibre: High fibre content in cruciferous vegetables also supports digestive health, promoting efficient elimination. Since the gut is responsible for removing processed hormones from the body, fibre helps prevent hormone reabsorption and promotes a clean, healthy digestive tract.

Balancing hormones naturally is a journey, and small, consistent dietary changes can make a significant difference. By including cruciferous vegetables regularly, you support your liver’s ability to metabolise and remove excess hormones, promoting a healthy balance. Embracing this approach can reduce symptoms like bloating, mood swings, and fatigue, leaving you feeling more energised and balanced.

03/10/2024

Just finishing a 12-week program with a client. This client lost 16.5 lbs in just 3 months without ever feeling deprived! 🙌 and going on holiday ✨ Instead of restrictive diets, She enjoyed nourishing and delicious meals that supported her body. I don't believe in diet because as soon you eat "normally you take your weight back" I teach my clients how to eat a variety of food that will be nourishing and satiating so they are not starving but the cravings and hunger go away. If you would like to start a program with me I do take on new clients... Please check my website www.sarahkennedy-nutrition.co.uk.

01/10/2024

Have you watched it yet?
Yesterday on the BBC, there was a shocking documentary about Dr. Louise, a private GP who prescribed triple doses of estrogen to some patients without monitoring or adjusting progesterone levels. Unfortunately, some women experienced severe complications, including heavy bleeding that led to hysterectomies. One woman’s cancer even returned—against NICE guidelines, which advise against high doses of estrogen in those with a history of cancer.
It was a tough watch on so many levels, and my heart truly broke for the women in this documentary.
As we approach Menopause Month, with this year’s World Menopause Day focusing on HRT it’s important to remember a few key things:
I am not against HRT. Estrogen can be incredibly beneficial for bone health, and alleviating menopause symptoms. However, there's so much you can achieve with nutrition and balancing blood sugar—reducing night sweats, hot flushes, improving energy levels, weight management, and more.
HRT is not a quick fix but can be highly effective with a healthy diet and lifestyle.

If you haven’t seen the article yet, you can check it out here:

Doctors and patients question the prescribing of high HRT doses by Dr Louise Newson and her clinics.

24/09/2024

When was the last time you felt 100%

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Are you tired of feeling exhausted all the time? Juggling the demands of family, work, and life can leave you feeling drained, overwhelmed, and without the energy to take care of yourself.

By the time you reach your 40s, your body starts paying the price. Sure, that chocolate bar or cappuccino may give you a quick boost, but the crash that follows will leave you feeling even more fatigued.

So, what’s the secret to lasting energy and avoiding that sluggish feeling?
Here are some proven fatigue-fighters to put the spring back in your step:

1. Eat a Nutrient-Rich Diet
Fueling your body with nutritious food is key to sustaining energy. Focus on eating whole foods rich in protein and fiber, which take longer for your body to break down, giving you steady energy throughout the day.
fill you plate with:
Proteins: like meat, fish, eggs, dairy, tofu, lentils, chickpeas, beans, nuts, and seeds. These foods help stabilize blood sugar levels and prevent those energy dips.
Leafy greens: to pack in essential vitamins and minerals.
Cut back on refined carbs (like white bread, pasta, and potatoes) which can spike your blood sugar and lead to energy crashes.

2. Don’t “Fruit Bomb” Your Snacks
While fruit is healthy, too much can make you feel tired, especially as your body becomes less efficient at breaking down fructose with age. Unmetabolized fructose can linger in your system, leaving you lethargic. instead pair fruit with protein or fat (like nuts or yoghurt) to balance your blood sugar and keep your energy stable. And avoid sugary snacks—they’ll give you a quick high, followed by an even harder crash

3. Rethink Your Caffeine Fix
More coffee might sound like the answer, but it’s a short-term fix that leads to an energy crash later in the day. It also disrupts your body’s stress response and sleep cycle.

4. Stay Hydrated Dehydration is one of the most common causes of fatigue. With your body being around 60% water.

07/03/2024

Read through the slides to learn more about The Secret to Lose Belly Fat during Perimenopause so you can finally feel confident in your body.

The main thing you need to know is to reduce your stress, you'll start seeing changes in your body composition and overall well-being. Reducing calories and over-exercising are stressing out your body releasing cortisol and making you take on weight, especially around the middle.
This is just a taste of what I offer in my 12-week program. If you want to know more? DM me for details!
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27/02/2024

Here is my best advice to you:
1. You have to make yourself a priority looking after your stress would be your n01 priority. You can have the best diet ever, if you do not manage your stress you are stopping your digestion, you won’t break down your food, and absorb the nutrient as a result you can be bloated, have gut imbalance, difficulty losing weight and taking on weight...especially around the middle.

Learning how to effectively deal with stress to feel calmer and more relaxed is just one of the things I teach in my 12-week nutrition program.

Within my program we deep dive into your health:
-We look at if you have any hormonal or nutritional imbalance
-Your mindset and keeping you motivated and on track.
-We work on your stress, stress will impact your mind, your bloating, your digestion, and your weight, It is mandatory to address your stress.
- Your digestion, so you can breakdown your food and absorb the nutrients
- Your liver function is essential for the elimination of old hormones
-Your blood glucose regulation this impact on your mood
-How much protein should you eat for your age and which food is a better source of protein than others
- Gut health and what kind of food to eat your microbiome has a direct link to how you feel, linked via the vagus nerve but also linked with your weight, bloating, and excreting your hormones and toxins from your body

So as you can see there is so much more than just looking at how many calories to eat but it is more of a holistic approach, this is one thing I teach you during my program

If you are ready to take the step DM me