Welcome to Healthy Reads. This is where I share what I’ve learned in years of coaching about eating well and feeling better: nutrition, stress and burnout, sleep, hormones and menopause, healthy habits and simple ways to relax. Every article is based on science and written for real life, so you get clear steps you can start using today. No fads, no guilt and no extremes. Pick a topic below, or simply start reading.
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How Much Protein Do You Need After 50? What It Looks Like on a Real Plate
After 50, your muscles need a clearer message from your plate. Here’s what enough protein looks like at each meal, with eggs, lentils, yoghurt and sardines, and no counting.
Comfort Eating in Autumn: Why You Reach for Food When It Gets Dark, and What Helps
When the evenings get dark, the cupboard starts calling. Here’s what’s really going on in your body, and five gentle things you can try tonight.
The Afternoon Energy Dip: Why You Crash Mid-Afternoon in Autumn, and How to Get Your Energy Back
That three o’clock slump usually starts earlier in the day. Here’s why autumn makes it worse, and what to put on your plate for steady afternoons.
Why Group Coaching Works: Seven Benefits of Changing Your Eating Habits Together
Changing the way you eat on your own is hard. Here are seven reasons why doing it together works, while still leaving with a plan that fits your own body.
Bio-individuality in Practice: Why Your Friend’s Diet Might Not Work for You
The way of eating that works wonders for your friend can leave you tired, hungry or bloated. Here’s why, and a simple two-week experiment to find out what your own body needs.
How to Reset After the Holidays: A Gentle Guide for Mind, Body and Soul
Bloated, sluggish and not quite yourself after the holidays? You don’t need a detox or a strict plan. Here is a gentle way to find your rhythm again, for body, mind and heart.
Autogenic Training: A Pathway to Tranquillity and a Calmer Mindset
Autogenic training works on your thoughts as much as your muscles. Here’s how a calmer body changes the way you think, and how intention phrases can support the changes you want.
Fostering Self-Kindness: Six Everyday Ways to Embrace Your Inner Worth
Being kind to yourself is something you practise in small moments, on ordinary days. Here are six simple ways to begin, and how to fit them into a real week.
10 hidden signs of stress, and simple ways to ease it
Stress doesn’t always feel like stress. Here are ten quiet signs your body may be asking you to slow down, and the simple tools I use to calm it.
From Chaos to Calm: Minimalist Spring Cleaning
Windows open, sun pouring in, and clutter everywhere you look? Here is a gentle, step-by-step way to clear your home and your mind, one room at a time.
Mental Energy: How to Boost Your Brainpower
When your head is more tired than your legs, pushing harder is rarely the answer. Here are ten simple ways to fill your mental energy up again.
Rise and Shine: The Power of a Morning Routine
Your morning sets the tone for your whole day, and your night too. Here’s the gentle morning routine I suggest, and how to make it stick.
The Power of an Evening Routine: How to Wind Down for Better Sleep
Your nervous system can’t go from full speed to sleep in one step. Here’s how I build a calm evening that helps the body get ready for rest.
18 FAQs on Energy: Say Goodbye to Fatigue
Tired from morning to evening? Here are my answers to eighteen questions about energy and fatigue, with simple things you can do today.
Breathe Your Way to Mindfulness: Five Simple Breathing Practices, Step by Step
Your breath is the quickest way to calm your body. Here are five simple breathing practices you can do anywhere, step by step, for busy days and sleepless nights.
The Power of Mindful Habits: Creating a Life You Love
Do the days slip by while you go through the motions? These small mindful habits, spread from morning to evening, help you slow down and really be there for your own life.
How to Decode Product Labels and Make Better Choices
Standing in the aisle, turning a packet over and none the wiser? Here is a calm, simple way to read a label, so you can shop with confidence and get on with your day.
How to Simplify Your Grocery Shopping for Healthier Everyday Meals
You don’t need a perfect meal plan to eat well. A basic list, a well-stocked cupboard and a few anchor meals make healthy shopping simple, even on a budget.
