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All posts of Sabrina Zeif

Nutrition & Food Basics

Nutrition & Food Basics  Having a basic knowledge of food nutrition can make a massive difference to your health including weight and many menopause symptoms.  Food is essentially made up of 3 macronutrients – Proteins, Carbohydrates and Fats. They are present in large amounts, unlike micronutrients (vitamins & minerals) present in small quantities. Most foods […]
3 years ago

Fruit For Thought

Fruit  & The Diet Culture FRUITS have been demonised as having TOO MUCH SUGAR! YET the diet culture is selling a mega load of ‘Healthy Smoothies’ 🍇FACT -FRUITS are DELICIOUS 🥝FACT -They promote health and provide a variety of essential nutrients, such as fibre, antioxidants, vitamins, and minerals. 🍑FACT – the fibre in fruits helps slow […]
3 years ago

Ditch The Food Guilt

Do You Suffer From Food Guilt? I believe there should be no guilt when it comes to eating. True, it’s healthier overall to eat strawberries 🍓 instead of an ice cream 🍨 sundae. However, it does not make ice cream 🍦 a lousy choice. Nourishing your body is about BALANCE. Embrace that strategy, and you’ll […]
3 years ago

Midlife Mood Boosting Foods

Brighten Your Spirits with These Mood-Boosting Foods What foods lifts your mood? Blueberries Blueberries are deliciously rich in antioxidants and have a positive effect on mood and cognitive function. Eat natural, add to porridge, yoghurt or smoothie. Nuts and Seeds Nuts & seeds such as peanuts, almonds, pumpkin, and sesame seeds, are rich in tryptophan, […]
3 years ago

Healthy Midlife Pancakes – Is There Such A Thing?

Midlife Pancake Absolutely There is nothing more moorish on the weekend than pancakes. Do you love pancakes but no longer eat them because you are concerned about calories or think they are unhealthy? The thing about midlife is that we need to enjoy food. It’s the essence of living. So yes, we need to be […]
3 years ago

FULL FAT, LOW FAT, NO FAT – CONFUSED?!

Midlife Confusion – Which FAT?  Full fat, low fat, fat-free can be very confusing.    Here’s a fact – FAT DOES NOT MAKE YOU FAT; SUGAR DOES Healthy fats in the RIGHT amounts help build hormones, reduce inflammation, and keep our cells and skin supple. They provide energy, helps with the absorption of vitamins and […]
3 years ago

WHAT FOODS TO AVOID OR REDUCE?

Midlife & Menopause Is a Time of Change Suddenly we realise that our bodies are not exactly behaving the way we would like, and suddenly things we love to eat, and drink don’t have the desired effect.  I personally do not believe eating, diet or way of life should be one of deprivation. Even on […]
3 years ago

DO BEANS & LENTILS MAKE YOU WINDY?

Midlife & Menopausal Women Don’t Ditch The Beans. Beans and lentils are a midlife woman’s go-to superfoods.  Some facts about beans and lentils :  🔹Rich in phytoestrogens which can help control symptoms such as hot flushes. 🔹Good sources of iron and magnesium, which are essential for energy and bone health & sleep.  🔹Excellent source of […]
3 years ago

MENOPAUSE Q & A with Dr Ferhat Uddin, Menopause GP

The menopause affects all women and can have significant consequences both on wellbeing and later health problems. Despite this, many women are unaware of the effects and are confused about the benefits and risks of treatment. This short series of questions looks at some of the key areas women need to be aware of when […]
3 years ago
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