Menopause Makeover: From Dirty Dozen to Clean Eating, Dong Quai Delights, and Brussel Sprout Wonders!

JAN 10, 2024

Dear Ladies,

In this week's newsletter for women navigating menopause, we delve into the significance of embracing a "clean" diet, shedding light on the DIRTY DOZEN and the CLEAN FIFTEEN. 🌽 Discover a comprehensive LIST OF SEASONAL VEGGIES AND FRUITS to incorporate into your nutrition journey. 🍎 Shifting to natural remedies, we explore the BENEFITS OF DONG QUAI in the ongoing series. 🌿 Looking to spice up your culinary adventures? Check out a DELIGHTFUL RECIPE featuring Brussel sprouts. 🍽️ Lastly, immerse yourself in the empowering narratives of women undergoing self-discovery and transformation with our FEATURED BOOK REVIEW, 📚 Let this newsletter be your guide to holistic well-being during the menopausal journey. 💖

For those familiar with my newsletter and my social media posts, you're well aware of my advocacy for choosing SEASONAL, LOCAL, and ORGANIC produce whenever possible. Why? It's about prioritizing clean eating for optimal health, supporting our local farmers, and maximizing nutrient intake! Today let's spotlight the DIRTY DOZEN. What's that, you ask?

The DIRTY DOZEN comprises items that tend to carry high levels of residual pesticides in conventional farming. Opt for the organic versions, especially if these are regulars in your diet.

Among these harmful substances, we find Xenoestrogens. Xenoestrogens, synthetic compounds mimicking estrogen, can disrupt hormonal balance in women during perimenopause and menopause, potentially exacerbating symptoms and contributing to hormonal fluctuations. Minimizing exposure is crucial for supporting overall hormonal health during this life stage.

On the flip side, the CLEAN FIFTEEN represent foods with minimal pesticides or toxins, deemed generally safe in their non-organic form.

DIRTY DOZEN 

CLEAN FIFTEEN

*Note: Papaya and sweet corn are occasionally subject to genetic modification, so it's advisable to choose organic options if you prefer non-GMO varieties.

For my list of SEASONAL VEGETABLES, please click here. 

For my list of SEASONAL FRUIT, please click here. 

NATURAL REMEDIES IN MENOPAUSE (8) : DONG QUAI

Dong Quai, also known as Angelica Sinensis, is an herb traditionally used in Chinese medicine for women's health. Dong Quai is native to China, Korea, and Japan, and has been used for over a thousand years. It is believed to have phytoestrogenic effects, which means it may help to balance hormone levels in women during perimenopause and menopause. 

BENEFITS OF DONG-QUAI

Due to its many benefits, Dong Quai forms part of my supplement “Her Second Spring” - one of the components of the FABULOUS MENOPAUSE KIT. If you would like to learn more, please click here. 

Peas, Leek & Zucchini Soup

As a kid, I despised Brussels sprouts, but my German grandmother insisted on their health benefits. Luckily, times have changed, and now we have creative ways to enjoy these little green balls! Join Georgie Mullen as she prepares her Christmas Hummus with Brussels Sprouts. You're bound to love it!

Reclaiming Your Midlife Mojo: Women’s Stories of Self-Discovery & Transformation

Embark on a journey of self-discovery and transformation with "Reclaiming Your Midlife Mojo," where a remarkable group of empowered women shares narratives that embody grit, courage, and perseverance. These stories illuminate the challenges and triumphs encountered while changing course in the midst of their lives. Let their inspiring tales kindle the flame within you, igniting the desire to reclaim your own midlife mojo.

“Above all, be the heroine of your life. Not the victim.”

Nora Ephron

Have a great rest of the week!

If you feel like nothing's working for you and need guidance during this menopause phase, check out my coaching program here

Also do check out the fabulous menopause holistic kit here