MyMT™ Education: A New Nutritional Approach to Menopause Weight Loss
It’s amazing to think that Type 2 diabetes and obesity was rare in our parent’s generation. But today, in many western countries, it is the fasting growing chronic condition – especially in women aged 50 – 59 years. In Australia alone, 280 Australians develop diabetes every day (Diabetes Australia). That’s one person every 5 minutes. […]
MyMT™ | The Mediterranean Diet for Women in Menopause and Post-Menopause
Can nutritional changes throughout the menopause transition help manage menopause symptoms amidst a growing reliance on medicalised solutions and supplement? It’s an interesting question isn’t it? And one that I asked myself, especially when menopause symptoms, including sore joints, insomnia, palpitations, hot flushes and weight gain, weren’t resolved with HRT. That’s why, drawing from my […]
From the MyMT™ Kitchen: Beat the Heat with an Anti-Inflammatory Cold Gazpacho Soup
Gazpacho or gaspacho, also called Andalusian gazpacho, is a cold soup and drink made of raw, blended vegetables. Whilst it originated in the southern regions of the Iberian Peninsula and spread into other areas, it is widely eaten in Spain and Portugal. I was reminded of this refreshing soup, not only after reading about the […]
How to EAT in tune with the luteal and follicular phase of your menstrual cycle in peri-menopause.
What should women eat during perimenopause to support hormonal balance?
Restore your zest in menopause with zinc.
The question sits in my health screening form and states, ‘Do you feel frequently tired?’ – nearly every single response out of the thousands of screening forms that women have filled in for me over the years, says ‘yes’. This intrigues me and I always wonder two things: If they are vegetarian or vegan (nothing […]
Is Eating a High Protein Diet Bad For Your Arteries?
It took me a long time to understand why my menopause hot flushes were getting worse, despite the HRT, and why my weight was increasing, despite the daily exercise, including weight training. Protein consumed in excess of need, does not always promote muscle development. Amino acids left over in the body, i.e. excess to requirement […]
Fatigue, post-menopause and your ageing gallbladder: Even if you don’t have one, focus on these foods.
We never gave their nutrition, nor menopause, a thought. It was the 1980s and as a young nurse, I was working on the surgical ward before moving to the ICU. The four-bed rooms were full of middle-aged women waiting for a cholecystectomy (gall bladder removal). “Fair, Fat and Fifty” was the term that the Consultant […]
Will fasting help to reverse your changing metabolic health in post-menopause?
In September, 1982, the National Cancer Institute in America said, “Changing the way we eat could offer some protection against cancer.” A year later in 1983, the American Cancer Society stated its belief that “a greater use of fruit and vegetables can significantly reduce a risk of developing cancer.” At a similar time, over 30 years […]
Nutrition and Immune Function: Evidence for boosting respiratory immunity during menopause.
Bergamot, Quercetin, Oleuropein … how many of you are getting these powerful and scientifically evidenced nutrients into your diet every day? Especially, as we continue to navigate the viral chaos that has changed our lives. I have numerous ladies in the MyMT™ Community who were diagnosed positive for the current virus that continues to linger […]
