Understanding your body, your hormones, and your health — so you can make informed decisions that work for you.
Three things to take from this article Pick one lunch template you enjoy and eat it every weekday, rotating only the vegetable. Aim for at least 30 different plant foods across your week, even if most meals repeat. Simplify the midday meal and save variety for dinner, when you have time to enjoy it. It…
Three things to take from this article Compare the full ingredient list and serving size with your needs before choosing any collagen supplement. If you try collagen, follow the label consistently and reassess cost and routine after about 12 weeks. Speak with a health professional about persistent joint symptoms or supplement suitability alongside medicines or…
Three things to take from this article Ask your clinician how your medications and any blood sugar conditions fit a fasting window before you change when you eat. Track your energy, sleep, and mood for one week before fasting, then compare, and stop if any of them fall. Keep an overnight window of about twelve…
Three things to take from this article Build meals around a protein source, fibre-rich plants, and a carbohydrate you enjoy, then notice how the combination supports your day. Add two manageable strength sessions to your week if appropriate, choosing movements and loads that suit your current ability. Track sleep, energy, appetite, movement, and cycle changes…
Three things to take from this article Track your energy, appetite, and sleep for two cycles before changing how you eat around ovulation. Build each meal around protein, fibre-rich carbohydrates, colourful plants, and a source of unsaturated fat. Use a flexible ovulation-phase template, not rigid cycle rules, when perimenopause makes timing less predictable. There is…
Three things to take from this article Track energy, appetite, sleep, and recovery for seven days instead of forcing meals around an assumed cycle phase. Build each meal around protein, fibre-rich plants, and a satisfying carbohydrate source when appetite and energy need more support. Use your observations to adjust portions and meal timing gently, and…
Three things to take from this article Audit one health habit this week by asking whether it supports your energy, relationships, and daily life. Build meals around plants, protein, fibre, and colour before considering a supplement for a specific, evidenced need. Choose one small practice to repeat for seven days, then review how it feels…
Three things to take from this article Use the follicular phase as a prompt to add oats, potatoes, rice, or pulses around your usual protein and vegetables. Build breakfast and lunch around protein, fibre, and colour, then notice your energy, appetite, and recovery for seven days. Replace rigid cycle rules with a simple daily note,…
Three things to take from this article Choose one daily health anchor, such as a regular breakfast, a walk, or a consistent bedtime, and repeat it gently. When a routine breaks, return at the next practical opportunity instead of compensating with restriction or extra exercise. Review your habits weekly by asking what supported your energy,…
Three things to take from this article Cook one tray of vegetables, one pot of pulses, and one grain so weekday meals have a flexible starting point. Prepare a simple dressing and two protein options, then combine them differently to avoid eating identical meals all week. Freeze one or two portions before Monday, giving yourself…