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 […]

The MyMT™ KITCHEN: Your Sensational Gut-friendly Salade Nicoise

Working as a young nurse in the south of France in Cannes many, many years ago now, I came across my first Salade Niçoise. I didn’t know that this salad, with it’s high protein intake, originates in the French riviera town of Nice. Whilst I never used to have the eggs with it at the time, […]

The MyMT™ Kitchen: A post-workout, protein-rich smoothie for midlife women.

What post-workout nutrition do you follow? Are you continually spending money on expensive supplements or protein powders? Are you confused about all the different advice on workout foods and amount of protein you need? Protein intake is a topic that gets a lot of attention from the women on the MyMT™ programmes. Some are having […]

Your aching muscles and bones during menopause will love these foods.

Perhaps your leg cramps are waking you up at night? Maybe you’re a regular exerciser and don’t understand why you aren’t recovering the way you used to? Maybe you’ve been told that your aches and pains are a normal part of menopause? Or maybe you’re taking a heap of turmeric and glucosamine and other supplements […]

The MyMT™ KITCHEN: A Perfect One Pot Pumpkin and Pea Risotto

Throughout the winter, there is always a pumpkin in my pantry and a bag of peas in my freezer. I need them, along with zucchini to make this delicious risotto. The rich orange colour of pumpkin, not only brightens up meals but peas add protein to the meal. Peas are pulses and have long been […]

The Foods You Eat: How to regulate post-menopause inflammation.

Has there been a point in your life whereby you’ve ever thought to yourself, “I wonder what is the best diet for my health?”  As the first generation of women to come through a diverse array of diets over the past few decades, I’m sure that as I did, you may have arrived in your […]

Will fasting help to reverse your changing health as you move through 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 […]

Fatigue, 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 […]