Forget Endorphins: The Real Science Behind Runner's High and Why Women Feel It More Intensely.
That post-run "glow" isn't endorphins. It's your body producing cannabis-like molecules called endocannabinoids. New research suggests women experience significantly higher increases in anandamide (the "bliss molecule") after exercise than men, and your menstrual cycle dramatically affects when you'll feel it. Here's the science behind why some workouts feel effortless while others feel like resistance.
Hummingbird Cake with a Lighter Touch
A thoughtful spin on classic hummingbird cake using half the sugar (because it has banana and pineapple, gluten-free flour, roasted pecans, and a tangy Greek yogurt icing. All the flavor, none of the crash.
Ginger for Perimenopause: Evidence-Based Benefits & How to Use It
How ginger reduces hot flashes, inflammation, and perimenopause symptoms. Evidence-based guide with dosing, recipes & safety info from recent studies.
What My Bloated Belly Taught Me About Worthiness -And Why Your Gut Issues Might Be Trying To Tell You Something
I thought I'd healed my body shame, until I couldn't let my partner see my bloated belly. Here's what my gut was trying to tell me about worthiness, trauma, and why your digestive issues might be asking you to heal something deeper
Reverse Dieting for Active Women in Perimenopause: A Science-Based Guide to Rebuilding Your Metabolism
How to strategically increase calories and rebuild metabolic health during perimenopause. Science-backed strategies for active women navigating hormonal shifts.
I'm a Nutritionist, I'm Curvy, and My Labs Are Optimal
I'm a qualified nutritional scientist in New Zealand. I'm 103kg, curvy, run ultramarathons and do endurance sports, and my metabolic health markers are optimal. Here's why my genetics mean I'll always need to track my food - and why I have made peace with it (even when I still have hard days)
Stop Trying to Fix What Shows on the Outside
Your external health reflects your internal state. Learn why fixing symptoms doesn't work and what actually creates lasting metabolic wellness for perimenopausal women.
But I'm Eating Less Than Ever - Why Am I Not Losing Weight?
Not losing weight despite eating less? Learn why calorie deficits don't always work, how metabolic adaptation and stress affect fat loss, and why reverse dieting might be the solution you need.
When Your Body Says No. 5 Surprising Truths About Trauma, Healing & Metabolic Health
Our culture tells a simple story about recovery: experience hardship, feel broken, then follow a straightforward path to being "fixed." But the science of resilience reveals something far more complex and hopeful. These 5 research-backed insights will reshape how you understand healing—from the surprising role of self-compassion to how unresolved trauma disrupts your metabolism and nervous system.
The Sérénité Womens Wellness Program. Teaching you how to manage your health & take care of yourself well.
Metabolic Balance is a medically-founded, personalized nutrition programme meticulously designed to recalibrate metabolic pathways and restore physiological homeostasis. Developed from decades of clinical experience and extensive research, it provides a structured, sustainable approach to health that moves beyond temporary diets. This white paper offers health practitioners a comprehensive overview of the programme's scientific principles, structured methodology, and evidence base, providing a clear understanding of its application and efficacy. Christchurch New Zealand
Eating in line with your circadian rhythm - is this the key you’ve been looking for?
Your body's internal clock controls metabolism, blood sugar, and fat storage. Read to find out why eating in sync with your circadian rhythm matters more than you think.
Nutrition Strategies for Menopause and Perimenopause & 5 important facts to understand about your body
It's a common belief that metabolism simply slows with age, but the menopausal transition triggers something more abrupt and significant. With the onset of menopause, a woman's basal metabolism can decrease by up to 250–300 kcal per day. Without any changes to diet or exercise, this drop can result in an annual weight gain of 2 kg (about 4.4 lbs).
The time of day you eat can have a big impact on your metabolic health (and fat loss…)
Recent scientific research reveals that when we eat can be as important as what we eat. Our bodies run on internal 24-hour clocks, known as circadian rhythms, that regulate everything from sleep to hormone secretion and metabolism by coordinating a network of "master" and "peripheral" clocks throughout your body. This article will share 5 surprising, science-backed truths about how aligning your meal schedule with these internal clocks can profoundly affect your metabolic well-being without being overly complicated.
The Science of Weight Regain. The Surprising Truth About Why It's So Hard to Keep Weight Off
After a period of successful weight loss, the body doesn't simply adapt to its new, lower weight. Instead, it initiates a powerful and coordinated biological counter-attack to push your weight back up to its previous level. This response is not a lack of discipline; it is a hard-wired survival mechanism. The fight occurs on two main fronts: your hormones and your metabolism.
The Metabolic Balance Programme. A White Paper for all you need to know
Metabolic Balance is a medically-founded, personalized nutrition programme meticulously designed to recalibrate metabolic pathways and restore physiological homeostasis. Developed from decades of clinical experience and extensive research, it provides a structured, sustainable approach to health that moves beyond temporary diets. This white paper offers health practitioners a comprehensive overview of the programme's scientific principles, structured methodology, and evidence base, providing a clear understanding of its application and efficacy. Christchurch New Zealand