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 […]
Does your ageing, tired thyroid need the magic of these nutrients?
The new study came out of beautiful Nepal – not a country that I would associate with changing thyroid function in some of the population, but apparently so. The study’s purpose was to evaluate whether blood levels of calcium, magnesium and phosphorus were out of balance in hypothyroid cases. (Dhungana et al, 2022). With a […]
The MyMT™ KITCHEN: My Blood Orange Smoothie is bursting with vital Vitamin C.
Oranges, especially blood oranges, are a rich source of Vitamin C. The many phyto-nutrients they provide are an additional benefit for those of you experiencing muscle aches and pains, especially after exercise. Many of these benefits, aren’t found in Vitamin C supplements. For those of you who are regular exercisers and experiencing sore joints and […]
