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Balanced you nutrition
- Jun 18, 2020
- 3 min
Nutrition for a Happy Menopause
Many women have been left wondering when they will be able to receive their next prescription of hormone replacement therapy (HRT) after ongoing manufacturing and supply issues in the UK. According to the British Menopause Society (BMS) the situation is temporary and GP’s can prescribe equivalent medication for now, but the lockdown situation has added to concerns. In the interim, women who are concerned about the current shortages of HRT and their menopausal symptoms may be
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Balanced you nutrition
- Jun 3, 2020
- 1 min
Berry Ice - phytoestrogens for menopause
You wouldn’t know it to look at them, but these delicious fruity ices, don’t just taste good. They have a functional purpose too, ticking three of the nutrition boxes for menopause health: ✔️ Good source of phytoestrogens from the linseeds and soy yoghurt ✔️ Rich in antioxidants ✔️ An excellent source of omega 3 - all down to the linseeds again. These are a great example of how simple and delicious recipes can be adapted to meet your health goals, whilst keeping the rest of y
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Balanced you nutrition
- May 10, 2020
- 1 min
Menopause Support - Red Clover
I came upon some red clover on my morning walk today. It’s one of the plants nutritional therapists cannily make use of to help clients with menopausal symptoms such as hot flushes, night sweats and mood changes. Containing isoflavones, red clover is a good source of phytoestrogen or naturally occurring oestrogen and can be taken as a standardised supplement, tea, tincture or added to food just as it is (watch out for bloating if you choose the latter option). Oestrogen is a
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