Healthy Living with Tara

Healthy Living with Tara Helping women reconnect with themselves so they feel prepared, confident and ready for their next chapter. Health Coach | Healthy Living with Tara

Welcome to Healthy Living with Tara. My passion is teaching you how to combat the confusion around the nutrition advice, fad diets and info overload. I know it can get very confusing. I wanted to create a page where I could share health & wellness articles, tips & suggestions to show you that healthy living doesn't have to be difficult or overwhelming. Feel free to reach out, I will be your ally a

nd wellness co-pilot. Keep well,
Tara

Disclaimer: This information is not meant to replace any medical advice. It is simply a page to offer support and suggestions.

Here are 3 things I wish I had known before my daughter left home:1. Two conflicting emotions can exist together.You can...
05/27/2026

Here are 3 things I wish I had known before my daughter left home:

1. Two conflicting emotions can exist together.
You can feel proud of them and heartbroken at the same time.

2. The quiet can feel louder than the chaos ever did.
After years of being needed, the silence can feel surprisingly emotional.

3. Preparing yourself matters too.
So many of us focus on launching our children well while neglecting our own health, friendships, purpose, and identity.

I often wish there were some sort of instruction manual for the empty nest, because parts of it can feel far harder and more emotional than anyone really prepares us for… but perhaps that’s because it’s not just our children finding their way, it’s us too. 🤍

At this stage of life, I spend less time taking photos for the memories and more time taking them so I can zoom in and r...
05/22/2026

At this stage of life, I spend less time taking photos for the memories and more time taking them so I can zoom in and read the small print. 😂

Recipe from Shred Happens – So Easy, So Good cookbook. “Check it out.” https://bit.ly/4dl23e8My version of the Taco Powe...
05/19/2026

Recipe from Shred Happens – So Easy, So Good cookbook. “Check it out.” https://bit.ly/4dl23e8

My version of the Taco Power Bowl (page 196). Ground beef, sautéed peppers and onions, shredded lettuce, greens, guacamole, smoky chipotle aioli… honestly, this was packed with flavour and surprisingly simple to throw together.

I swapped the rice for quinoa and topped it with broccoli sprouts for a little extra crunch and goodness.

As we move through midlife, simple meals with plenty of protein, fibre, and nourishment can make such a difference to energy, blood sugar, and feeling satisfied.

A good reminder that healthy meals don’t have to be complicated to feel satisfying. Simple meals like this can be both nourishing and delicious… and won’t leave you washing up for the rest of the evening. 😊

One thing I’m learning more and more in midlife is that consistency often matters far more than complexity.I think we so...
05/17/2026

One thing I’m learning more and more in midlife is that consistency often matters far more than complexity.

I think we sometimes feel we need to constantly “fix” ourselves, but often our bodies thrive on the simple things done consistently.

Good habits really do stack up over time. Good sleep. Daily movement. Morning light. Real food. Connection. Rinse and repeat.

I recently read Bryan Johnson’s list of 41 things he’s learned while “spending millions” on longevity, and it sparked some interesting conversations around how many of the most powerful health habits still come back to the basics.

If you’re curious, here’s the article: https://bit.ly/4ds8Lxx

Midlife certainly keeps us humble. 😂Happy Friday, and have a lovely weekend.
05/15/2026

Midlife certainly keeps us humble. 😂

Happy Friday, and have a lovely weekend.

Scrambled eggs & oats.I know… a slightly odd combination, but a surprisingly good one. Here’s how I make it:• 1/2 cup oa...
05/12/2026

Scrambled eggs & oats.

I know… a slightly odd combination, but a surprisingly good one.

Here’s how I make it:

• 1/2 cup oats (I use gluten-free)
• 1 banana, mashed (not too ripe)
• 1 1/2 tbsp milled flaxseed
• 1 egg
• pinch of sea salt
• dash of cinnamon (I like adding this as it may help soften the blood sugar spike a little)

Mix together, then fry until golden and slightly crunchy around the edges.

Top with:
• full-fat Greek yoghurt
• warmed frozen berries
• your favourite protein powder

Optional extras:
• drizzle of honey
• almond butter

If you’re grain-free, you can swap the oats for tigernut flakes, unsweetened coconut flakes, or chia. You can also swap the flaxseed for chia or h**p seeds.

And ladies, as we head through midlife, protein and fibre really do matter. This packs in around:
✔ 35g protein
✔ 23g fibre

I promise it tastes far better than you would think… and it keeps you full for hours.

Happy Mother’s Day to all the incredible mums, stepmums, grandmothers, mother figures, and women who nurture and care fo...
05/10/2026

Happy Mother’s Day to all the incredible mums, stepmums, grandmothers, mother figures, and women who nurture and care for others in so many different ways.

Wishing you a day filled with love, appreciation, and a little time to feel looked after today, too. xx

A little reminder ahead of Mother’s Day this Sunday to all the wonderful mums…You do so much, hold so much together, and...
05/08/2026

A little reminder ahead of Mother’s Day this Sunday to all the wonderful mums…

You do so much, hold so much together, and give so much of yourselves every single day.

I hope this weekend brings you a little time to rest, feel appreciated, and maybe even a few minutes when nobody asks you where anything is. 😄

Struggling to get enough protein in? This is a simple one.As we move through midlife, getting enough protein becomes so ...
05/05/2026

Struggling to get enough protein in? This is a simple one.

As we move through midlife, getting enough protein becomes so important for muscle, metabolism, and overall energy.

Quick Protein Egg Muffins
Recipe from Dominique Ludwig - No-Nonsense Nutrition
https://bit.ly/4wgVKjc

Eggs, cottage cheese, parmesan, peppers, onions, spring onions, herbs, salt & pepper.
Whisk, pour into a muffin tray, and bake until set (about 20–25 minutes).

Simple, satisfying… no fuss, no overthinking.

Because a healthy, delicious meal doesn’t have to be complicated or take hours in the kitchen.

Around 15g of protein for 2 muffins.

I’m planning to batch cook these and freeze them for the week… makes life that little bit easier.

Self-care isn’t something we earn when everything else is done.It’s something we need along the way.It doesn’t have to b...
05/03/2026

Self-care isn’t something we earn when everything else is done.
It’s something we need along the way.

It doesn’t have to be complicated or a grand gesture.
It’s not about doing more.

It’s simply remembering that you matter too.

Thanks for sharing, Pratibha Masand Sachdev

“Midlife… not quite the all-nighters we used to have" 🤣
05/01/2026

“Midlife… not quite the all-nighters we used to have" 🤣

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