Stepping Stones Nutrition Blog
Causes of Weight Gain
This is a huge topic and one which I am not going to attempt to cover completely in one article. In this blog I’ll start by outlining a few of the more common causes of weight gain I see in my clinic. Many of my clients come to me as they’re finding they can’t...
What is Metabolic Balance?
Your Path to Personalised Nutrition and Optimal Health Have you heard about Metabolic Balance from a friend or seen one of my social media posts but aren’t sure what it’s all about or how it can benefit you? In this article, I’ll explain what Metabolic Balance is, how...
Sleep and weight gain
Are you overweight and struggle getting 8 hours sleep a night? Obese adults are more likely to sleep less and have lower sleep quality than those with a normal BMI. It’s an unfortunate pairing as lack of sleep has been connected with weight gain, and weight gain is...
What contributes to a successful weight loss strategy?
Weight can be a sensitive topic, something people shy away from talking about. But for many people it’s something they are constantly thinking about and looking for a successful weight loss strategy. The media is full of reminders, whether it be about the latest...
Menopause symptoms, what can I do?
Perimenopause is a midlife transition for women and although it is viewed as a reproductive transition with the cessation of reproduction, the symptoms are largely related to adjustments to the nervous system. Read on for more if your thinking: menopause symptoms,...
Lifestyle changes for improving women’s mental health
I recently attended a talk by Professor Sarah E. Hill titled "The evolutionary foundations of the mental health crisis among women". It made me think about many of our current norms and the impact on our mental health. It's alarming how many people are suffering...
How do I manage hot flushes?
If you’re at the stage of entering menopause, you may be all to familiar with hot flushes and night sweats – the sudden feeling of heat, usually over the face, neck and chest that can also come with profuse sweating. They can last anywhere from a few seconds to 30...
Am I getting enough calcium?
Lately, we’ve been having so many conversations about calcium, how much we need to be consuming and what foods to eat! As most of us probably know, calcium is important for growing (and maintaining) strong bones. Did you know: almost 99% of our calcium is stored in...
Am I Perimenopausal?
You've probably heard the term perimenopausal but are you confused about what it is? Are you wondering, Am I perimenopausal? Perimenopause is a natural stage of life leading up to the very last period a woman has. This can begin up to 10 years before our final...