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What is metabolic health and why it matters more than the number on the scale
You're eating well (most of the time). You're moving your body. You're trying to get enough sleep. And yet something still feels off. You're tired in a way that sleep doesn't fix. Your clothes fit differently even though the scales haven't shifted. Your energy crashes after lunch. Your brain feels foggy by 3pm. And no matter what you try, the weight around your middle just won't budge. Here's something most people are never told: this isn't a willpower problem. It isn't a laz
SusieA
Apr 98 min read


Understanding the benefits of working with a nutritionist
If you’ve been thinking about seeing a nutritionist but feel unsure about the value, you’re not alone. Many people wonder whether its worth investing in personalised nutrition advice?I get it. Trying to find answers and relief can feel confusing, especially when you’re managing complex health concerns like ADHD, perimenopause, gut issues, or metabolic health. Let’s break it down together in a way that’s clear, practical, and reassuring. Seeing a nutritionist is not cheap. Why
SusieA
Apr 75 min read


What I wish I knew about food when my marriage ended
There's a moment, usually somewhere in the first few weeks, when you find yourself standing in the kitchen at 9pm, staring into the fridge, with absolutely no idea what you want or whether you even care. You might be eating nothing. Or eating everything. Or surviving on coffee, toast, and the occasional glass of wine that feels like the only thing that actually helps. I've been there. Twice, actually. And what I know now, that I desperately wish I'd known then, is that food i
SusieA
Mar 305 min read


Fat - why this unsung hero is essential for mental health nutrition
When people hear the word fat, they often think of something to avoid. But when it comes to your health (and especially your brain), fats are absolutely essential. As a clinical nutritionist, I often work with people who’ve spent years fearing fat. They have been given messages based on poor science from back in the 1950s when the low fat narrative started, and we started to see low fat food products emerge. The fat which gave taste and satiety was replaced with sugar and it'
SusieA
May 1, 20254 min read
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