Oxalate Food List (Including Nuts & Seeds)
Please make sure to read the whole blog that explains more about how to eat oxalates mindfully and in balance. Read it here Higher → Lower Oxalate (Approximate Classification) HIGH OXALATE MODERATE OXALATE LOW OXALATE Spinach Swiss chard Beetroot Rhubarb Almonds Almond butter Cashews Sesame/Tahini Peanuts Chia seeds Dark chocolate Strong black tea Sweet potato […]
Why Your Green Smoothie Might Be Harmful
If you’ve been spending any time in the wellness world recently, you may have heard the word oxalates mentioned, often alongside concern, confusion, or strong opinions. Spinach. Almonds. Chia seeds. Sweet potatoes.All foods we consider “healthy”.All foods that contain oxalates. All foods we often also combine in green smoothies, ‘chia puddings’ etc. So what are […]
The Secret Ingredient to a Healthier Winter (It’s Not What You Think)
The Secret Ingredient to a Healthier Winter (It’s Not What You Think) As the year winds down and festive prep begins, it’s easy to feel pulled in many directions. But instead of another to‑do list, consider this: your immune system, mental health and hormonal balance require something far more human than supplements or superfoods.Connection. Community. […]
Why Your ‘Healthy’ Habits Aren’t Working For You in Midlife
Why Doing “All the Right Things” Still Isn’t Working for You I hear it all the time from ‘midlife’ women who come to me: “I’ve read the books, listened to the podcasts, tried the diets, joined the gym, cut out sugar, started yoga… and yet I’m still not feeling better. I’m still gaining weight, my […]
The Gut Mind Hormones: The Trio Behind Your Midlife Symptoms
The Gut Mind Hormones: The Trio Behind Your Midlife Symptoms We are not just what we eat. We are what we digest, absorb, and believe. And for women navigating the hormonal rollercoaster of peri-menopause or menopause, this connection between gut, mind, hormones, and stress becomes even more critical. These systems don’t operate in isolation. They […]
How Stress Is Sabotaging Your Weight Goals
Why Stress Might Be the Hidden Reason You Can’t Lose Weight You’re eating well. You’re trying to move your body. You might even be cutting carbs or counting calories. But the weight just won’t budge. If this feels familiar, it might be time to stop blaming your willpower or metabolism. The real culprit? Stress. Chronic […]
Why General Health Advice Fails Women 40+: Here’s What to Do Instead
Why General Health Advice Fails Women 35+: Here’s What to Do Instead Two years ago, I found myself sitting across from a doctor, reading a set of blood results that shocked us both. The diagnosis? Borderline Graves Disease. I was floored. Not just because of the diagnosis, but because of what it represented. I kept […]
3 Surprising Ways to Boost Summer Bodies
3 Surprising Ways to Boost Your Body This Summer If you’re 60-plus and feeling the summer sluggishness creep in, this is your nudge to shake things up. These three unexpected (but science-backed) shifts can help you reclaim energy, ease inflammation, and feel brighter in your skin, easily and quickly. Start Your Day with “Mineral Water” […]
6 Smart Fixes for Midlife Fatigue
6 Smarter Fixes for Midlife Fatigue If you are in your 40s or 50s, doing “all the right things” and still waking up tired, this is for you. You eat well. You hydrate. You move your body. And yet, fatigue still seems to run the show. The reason might be that your nervous system, hormones, […]
Self-Love For Mothers
Why Self-Love is the Greatest Gift a Mother Can Give (to Herself) 🌸 Mother’s Day is a beautiful moment of celebration, but it can also be an invitation. A soft whisper that reminds us: you deserve the same love you so freely give. As mothers, we’re taught to put everyone else first. Our needs, desires, […]