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As we age, prioritizing heart health becomes increasingly important. In this guide we will delve into the unique cardiovascular risks faced by women over 40 and provide actionable strategies to maintain a healthy heart. Discover the key...
Why is having sufficient iron important? How do you know if you aren’t getting enough? How can you increase your iron intake?
Intermittent fasting seems to be the diet trend of the moment. Proponents say it can lead to significant weight loss, decrease your blood pressure and your risk of developing diabetes or cancer. But what is intermittent fasting and does it actually work? Is it healthy?
What is inflammation? Why is chronic inflammation a problem? How do you know if you have it? What can you do to reduce inflammation?
Why is fibre important? How much do you need? If you aren’t getting enough, what are some simple ways to get more fibre in your diet?
Eating fat is not inherently bad for you. Fat is an important part of a healthy diet. But you do need to be conscious of how much and what type you eat.
Why is protein so important for women particularly as you get older? How much do you need each day? How do you balance your intake?
While the occasional over sized meal or snack won’t do too much harm, regularly overeating can lead to weight problems and associated health risks such as diabetes and heart disease so it’s important to try to stop it.
Carbs have gotten a really bad wrap lately. People seem to think that carbs are bad for you and the only way to lose weight is to cut them out. This isn’t the case.
Sn\nacks can unfortunately easily derail an otherwise healthy diet. Here’s some ideas for healthy snacks that will keep hunger at bay and take almost no time to prepare.
A lot of people I talk to seem to think that cooking, especially cooking healthy meals is complex and requires a lot of skill. Or a lot of time. That’s not the case. It’s just about being organised.
Diet implies something you do for a while, but if you really want to keep to a healthy weight and feel well, you need make sustainable changes that you can maintain in the long term. You need to eat healthy, not diet.