When life gets busy, movement is often the first thing to fall off the list, but did you know that the busier you are, the more movement helps? It is because movement boosts your energy, reduces festive stress, supports digestion, keeps blood sugar steady and lifts your mood, especially during these darker winter days.

Movement doesn’t need to be long, sweaty or time-consuming. It can be simple, short and feel genuinely good.

Christmas food has a reputation for being heavy and indulgent, but actually, many traditional festive foods are incredibly good for you. They are rich in nutrients, packed with fibre and great for your energy, digestion and hormones.

December can be magical, twinkly lights, cosy evenings, catch-ups with friends and family.

But it can also feel a lot: more to do, more food, more rushing, more pressure.

If you often reach this time of year feeling tired, overwhelmed or stretched thin, you’re not alone.

Mid-life brings its own set of challenges, fluctuating hormones, changes in sleep, energy dips, and the festive season can make everything seem worse

There’s an exciting new campaign happening across the UK, funded by The National Lottery, and it’s all about celebrating one of the most affordable, nutritious and sustainable foods we have: beans.

A delicious, warming meal with Cheesy goodness and a versatile sauce that the whole family is sure to love. Serve with a generous side of green veg

As we head into the darker months, it’s common to notice dips in mood, motivation and immunity. Colder weather, less sunlight, and more time indoors all affect our metabolism, gut health, sleep, and energy.

A warming meal that combines plant protein, fibre and slow-release carbs, ideal for balancing blood sugar on colder days.

If you’ve ever wondered why certain foods seem to affect your mood, bloating, or energy more than they used to, you’re not imagining it. Hormones shift through perimenopause and menopause, and those shifts influence everything from digestion and cravings to sleep and stress responses.

Fibre can play a bigger role in hormone balance than most mid-life women realise.

Do you ever feel like your body is more sensitive to food than it used to be?

Bloated after meals, sluggish in the afternoon, battling cravings, or noticing your digestion isn’t quite as regular as it once was?

If so, you’re not alone, and there’s one nutrient that could make a big difference: fibre.

This full-flavoured tagine is a cost-effective, healthy way to incorporate extra vegetables into your family's diet.

This dish is suitable for freezing.

Do you feel like you’re “starting over” every Monday, but never quite sticking with healthy changes? You’re not failing, you’re simply trying to do too much at once. In midlife, the secret to lasting energy, confidence, and balance isn’t about overhauling your whole lifestyle, it’s about making small daily changes that stick.

October is World Menopause Awareness Month, and October 18th is World Menopause Day, an internationally recognised event established in 2009 by the International Menopause Society in collaboration with the World Health Organisation (WHO). The day aims to shine a light on the challenges many women face as they go through menopause and to raise awareness about the symptoms and the different available support options.

This nourishing jambalaya is a winning recipe. It's low-fat, low-calorie, and provides 4 of your 5-a-day, plus it's all made in one pan, so less washing up!

Do you ever feel like your mind is constantly racing, even when your body is exhausted? Stress can seem to hit harder in midlife. This could be juggling work, family, ageing parents, or simply dealing with your shifting hormones. The problem is, chronic stress doesn’t just affect your mood, it can drain your energy, impact sleep, and even make it harder to manage weight.

Do you ever find yourself snapping for no reason, desperate for a biscuit, or crashing on the sofa after dinner? It might feel like “just part of midlife,” but often it’s your blood sugar sending distress signals. But, with a few simple changes, you can steady your energy, calm cravings, and smooth out those mood swings.

Do you ever feel like your body isn’t as strong or toned as it used to be, even though you haven’t changed your routine? That’s midlife for you. From our 40s onwards, women naturally lose muscle mass yearly, making us feel weaker, softer, and more prone to aches and pains. The good news? You can change this, and it doesn’t require hours in the gym.

Made with creamy avocado, full of healthy fat, the balsamic vinegar brings out the flavour of the strawberries in these delicious ices.

Three ingredients and a few minutes are all you need to whip up this low-fat, low-calorie but high in protein frozen yoghurt treat, which is ideal as a quick dessert

Do you find yourself wide awake at 3am, staring at the ceiling and wondering why your body won’t switch off? You’re not alone. Midlife hormones, stress, and even what you eat and drink can all affect the quality of your sleep. The result? You wake up groggy, low on energy, and craving sugar or caffeine just to get through the day.

This oatmeal bread is moist, savoury and full of seeds. It’s also gluten-free and high in protein.