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The Everyday Nutrition Blog
Everyday nutrition to help your midlife body to work with you – not against you
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What is a balanced plate for someone in midlife?
The optimum balanced plate, to help guide you with your meal planning and provide you with an overall balanced diet.

Rebecca Hills
May 8, 2024


Are joint and muscle aches and pains inevitable in midlife?
In this blog I discuss the root causes of joint and muscle aches and pains and some basics of what you can do to look after yourself.

Rebecca Hills
Apr 30, 2024


Do you know an ultraprocessed food (UPF) when you see one?
This article gives an introduction to identifying and avoiding ultraprocessed foods

Rebecca Hills
Apr 22, 2024


What is nutritional therapy?
Put simply, nutritional therapy is a way of improving your health through diet. It is holistic and personalised, starting with a thorough...

Rebecca Hills
Apr 19, 2024


Crispy baked tofu, asparagus and quinoa salad
Seasonal vegetables and protein-packed quinoa are used to make this delicious warm salad – perfect for a weekday lunch.

Rebecca Hills
Apr 17, 2024


Choosing organic foods: The 'Dirty Dozen' and 'Clean Fifteen'
The Dirty Dozen and Clean Fifteen to help you to prioritise where to spend money on organic produce.

Rebecca Hills
Mar 29, 2024


Wonder if you should avoid soya foods? Probably not – let me explain
The soya bean (or soybean) is a versatile, protein-packed legume. We're eating more soya beans in our diets as we, as a society, reduce...

Rebecca Hills
Feb 29, 2024


5 reasons why midlife is the time to quit smoking (if you haven't already!)
As we get older, our bodies undergo significant hormonal changes. For both men and women, these transitions can be challenging. Smoking...

Rebecca Hills
Jan 10, 2024


How you can make sustainable changes for lasting health and happiness
As the New Year unfolds, many of us find ourselves contemplating resolutions that promise a healthier, happier life. But, statistics show...

Rebecca Hills
Jan 2, 2024


The benefits of seasonal eating
While our supermarkets offer a plethora of fruit and vegetables throughout the entire year, this doesn't mean we should buy and eat them...

Rebecca Hills
Dec 8, 2023


Why you need good digestion to be healthy
Digestion is a process that often goes unnoticed until something goes wrong. Here, we'll explore why good digestion is so important.

Rebecca Hills
Nov 30, 2023


Midlife fatigue: A role for fluctuating blood sugars
I explain how blood glucose control could be key to why you're fighting the desire to put your head on your desk come mid-afternoon

Rebecca Hills
Oct 31, 2023


Could you be stressed? Here's how to tell
Midlife can be a time of significant change and challenges, which can often lead to stress. Here's some signs to look out for.

Rebecca Hills
Oct 4, 2023


Why your microbiome needs some TLC
Your microbiome is a diverse community of trillions of microorganisms, including bacteria, viruses, fungi, and other microbes, that live...

Rebecca Hills
Sep 27, 2023


Reasons why you shouldn’t count calories
We explore why calorie counting may not be the most effective approach for achieving sustainable and healthy weight management

Rebecca Hills
Aug 23, 2023


Women: Signs you might be perimenopausal
Understanding the signs and symptoms of perimenopause helps women in midlife to navigate this phase.

Rebecca Hills
Jul 26, 2023


Why midlife is a perfect time to reconnect with yourself
Midlife can also be the perfect time to hit pause and reconnect with yourself. Here’s why.

Rebecca Hills
Jun 28, 2023


How to eat healthily on a budget
In this blog, we'll explore some strategies to help you make the most of your food budget.

Rebecca Hills
May 24, 2023


Why you need to adopt healthy nutrition and lifestyle habits in midlife
Here, we explore why healthy habits in midlife are not just a ‘nice to have’ but are vital for your quality of life now and in the future.

Rebecca Hills
Apr 26, 2023


5 reasons to work with me, a nutritional therapist
If you're undecided about whether or not to work with me, here are five reasons to consider.

Rebecca Hills
Mar 20, 2023
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