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Science-Backed Nutrition Advice Without the Guilt or Confusion
There’s a lot of noise when it comes to women’s health - fad diets, quick fixes, and conflicting advice that only leaves you feeling more overwhelmed. At Melanie Lansdown Nutrition, I take a different approach.
This blog is your go-to resource for evidence-based, practical insights into women’s health, hormones, gut health, energy, and stress management. Whether you’re trying to understand your fatigue, balance your hormones naturally, or simply improve your overall well-being, you’ll find real answers, without the restrictive diet culture nonsense.
Science-backed strategies to balance your hormones naturally
Simple, practical tips to increase energy and reduce stress
Gut health insights that explain bloating, digestion, and food intolerances
Expert advice on sleep, metabolism, and nervous system regulation
A no-judgment approach to nutrition that fits your life, not controls it
Melanie LansdownThat 3pm slump and the cravings you can't reason your way out of? It's not willpower — it's your blood sugar. Discover why the afternoon crash happens in midlife, and how the right balance of carbs, protein and fibre keeps your energy steady all day.
Melanie LansdownA traditional honey and onion cough syrup for cold season, made with a few pantry staples. Backed by research showing honey can help ease cough frequency and soothe a sore throat. Simple to make at home and keep in the fridge all winter
Melanie LansdownBloated despite eating well? You're not alone and the answer usually isn't less fibre. Discover the three types of fibre, how much you actually need in midlife, why increasing it too fast backfires, and simple ways to feel comfortable again.
Melanie LansdownAre carbs really the enemy in midlife? Not quite. Discover how perimenopause changes your body's response to carbohydrates, why cutting them often backfires, and simple ways to eat them for steadier energy, balanced blood sugar and fewer cravings.
Melanie LansdownProtein matters more in midlife and most women over 40 aren't eating enough. A perimenopause nutritionist explains how much protein you actually need, why it changes with declining oestrogen & how to get it from whole foods, starting with breakfast
Melanie LansdownNot feeling hungry after workouts might seem normal, but it can be a sign your body is under stress. Learn why appetite often disappears after intense exercise and what it means for energy, metabolism and recovery.
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