The concept of meal prep can feel like a chore. But what if i told you by focusing on time-saving tactics and a few simple adjustments throughout the week, you can streamline your routine and have delicious, healthy, exciting food options ready without the fuss.

Our mum’s weren’t wrong - breakfast really is the most important meal of the day. A balanced breakfast is key to starting your day right, and one nutrient in particular is especially important if you’re a menstruating person… Protein! Today, we’re exploring why prioritising protein in the morning can be the difference in supporting a healthy menstrual cycle and overall well being. 

Phytoestrogens are naturally occurring compounds found in certain plants that have a similar structure to oestrogen, a primary female sex hormone. They bind to oestrogen receptors in the body, providing a mild oestrogenic effect, making them a particularly useful ‘food as medicine’ option for perimenopause and menopause. Today we’re outlining some of the benefits of these wonderful compounds, and providing a delicious recipe that packs a hormone-balancing punch!

Forget your expensive, fancy superfoods, when it comes to the gut the apple, and in particular the stewed apple, is a POWERHOUSE! It turns out that, like always, grandma knew best when she served up stewed apples on the regular! Whether she knew what she was doing or not, those stewed apples she served supported the health of the gut microbiome, intestinal wall integrity (no leaky gut!) and helped reduce allergy and inflammation.