The guilt. The judgment. The shame. Beneath the headlines about ultraprocessed foods, the information can feel personal. We should all be spending twice as long in the supermarket reading the food labels and cooking from scratch, right? But here’s the thing that’s really important to remember: the UPF debate isn’t about us as individuals. It’s about our food system.

Ever wondered what oil you should cook with? From olive to rapeseed, coconut to sunflower, it can feel confusing to know which is healthiest. In this blog, I explore how different oils behave when heated, what the latest science says about their health effects, and why variety (not perfection) is the real key. Especially in midlife, the right balance of fats can support metabolism, hormones and long-term health.

This headline might surprise you. For decades, we've been sold artificial sweeteners as a harmless, no-calorie alternative to sugar, good for weight loss and maintaining steady blood sugars. But is this really the case Mounting research finds that artificial sweeteners are not the benign substance we once thought. In this blog, we take a look at the research.

As I am sure you will know, as we transition through midlife, our bodies undergo significant hormonal changes. This period brings about a...

This article gives an introduction to identifying and avoiding ultraprocessed foods