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Saturated Fat: Friend or Foe? A Midlife Woman’s Journey to the Truth
The Doctor’s Advice That Didn’t Work When Maria, 58 and recently post-menopausal, walked into my studio, she was desperate. Her doctor had just called with the results of her latest blood test, and her cholesterol levels were higher than ever. “You need to cut out...
Protein Powders: A Complete Guide for Better Health for Midlife Women
Imagine this: You're busy juggling life—work, family, and, hopefully, a little time for yourself. But as the years go by, you might notice that your body doesn’t get back as easily, especially when it comes to energy, injuries and strength. Maybe your skin feels less...
Why Diets Often Fail for Women in Midlife
Once upon a time in a small town, there lived a woman named Lilia. As a Registered Holistic Nutritionist and fitness coach, Lilia had seen first-hand the struggles of midlife women caught in the never ending cycle of fad diets. Promising quick fixes, these diets often...
The Meaty Tale of the Carnivore Diet
Once upon a time, in a world filled with kale smoothies and quinoa salads, there was a diet that said, "Nope, just meat and nothing else!" This diet is known as the Carnivore Diet. In simple words this is an elimination diet. Imagine eating only meat, all day, every...
Managing Menopausal Symptoms with an HCL Challenge
As women go through hormonal changes like menopause, they may experience a variety of symptoms that affect their digestive health, including bloating, gas, and acid reflux. While there are several factors that can contribute to these symptoms, one possible culprit is...
Society’s Lie Exposed: Thin Isn’t Always Fit!
As a nutritionist and fitness coach, I know the importance of maintaining a healthy lifestyle. But, like many women, I too have gone through the struggles of weight gain during menopause. I remember the day I stepped on the scale and saw that I had gained 20 pounds. I...