by Kristina Von Oertzen | Jan 28, 2026 | Food, Gut Health, Menopause
Protein water, sometimes called clear or “invisible” whey, is suddenly everywhere. Clear, colourful bottles promising 20–30 grams of protein with barely any calories. No heaviness. No thickness. Just protein, apparently doing its job quietly in the background. On...
by Kristina Von Oertzen | Dec 3, 2025 | Food, Menopause
A Practical Evidence-Led December Survival Guide Hormonal shifts in perimenopause and menopause change how your body handles blood sugar, stress, appetite and sleep. A perfect recipe for sugar cravings. Add December’s parade of mulled wine, mince pies and social...
by Kristina Von Oertzen | Jan 13, 2025 | Food, Lifestyle, Menopause, Mindset
Let’s be real – midlife isn’t exactly handing out gold stars for effort. You’re juggling work, family, hormones that seem to have a mind on their own, and the sneaking suspicion that you’ve lost your reading glasses again. So, when people talk about self-care as...
by Kristina Von Oertzen | Dec 17, 2024 | Food, Gut Health
A Quick Lentil Recipe to Nourish, Detox, and Warm You From the Inside Out Over the past few weeks, I’ve shared a lot about gut health – how it affects your energy, your mood, and even your hormones. If you’re wondering how to take all that knowledge and actually...
by Kristina Von Oertzen | Dec 10, 2024 | Gut Health, Menopause
Bloating, mood swings, and weight that clings like a bad ex – it’s all part of the hormonal rollercoaster ride many of us face in midlife. The usual solutions like juice cleanses or punishing HIIT sessions might promise miracles, but they rarely deliver lasting...
