Anti-inflammatory, high-protein and blood-sugar-friendly recipes and nutrition for women over 40.
One of the simplest ways to lift your fibre is a good pot of lentil soup — and this one is generous with both lentils and vegetables. It is filling, freezer-friendly and gentle on digestion, and a bowl makes a serious dent in the fibre most of us are missing. Serve with wholegrain bread for…
Anti-inflammatory eating is less about single superfoods and more about a colourful, plant-rich pattern — and this traybake is a template for exactly that. Turmeric, ginger and olive oil join roasted vegetables and chickpeas, with a tahini drizzle to finish. Roast a big tray and use the leftovers through the week. A colourful anti-inflammatory traybake:…
A savoury one-pan supper that helps keep blood sugar steady rather than spiking it: chickpeas and eggs bring fibre and protein, while tomatoes and spinach add colour and bulk. Everything cooks in a single pan, and it works just as well for a weekend brunch as a quick weeknight dinner. A savoury, blood-sugar-friendly one-pan: fibre-rich…
A gut-loving breakfast you make the night before: probiotic kefir and prebiotic oats work together to feed the friendly bacteria in your gut, while chia, seeds and berries add fibre and slow-release energy. It takes five minutes to throw together and waits in the fridge for busy mornings. A gut-loving, no-cook breakfast: probiotic kefir and…
A quick, genuinely filling bowl built around the foods most often recommended for women navigating the hormonal shifts of the forties and beyond: omega-3-rich oily fish, protein-packed wholegrains, plenty of plants and a little healthy fat. Nothing faddy — just a balanced plate that comes together in half an hour, finished with a bright lemon-tahini…
Fibre is quietly one of the most important nutrients after 40 — for gut, heart, blood sugar and appetite. Here is why you need more and easy ways to get it.
