Eating For Health

30/11/2025

What a week.
Two trips to London, one to Bournemouth and a birthday party in Newbury, and then I got ill!

The balance between pushing hard for my business, and actually resting, is one I’m still learning. But as I get older, I’m realising that taking time out isn’t selfish, it’s essential. I’ve still got plenty of energy (most of the time), but I’m not in my twenties anymore and my body tells me when I’ve overdone it.

Highlights:
• Meeting friends from the Speak & Shine Society and gill, such a brilliant group of women.
• Visited the College of Naturopathic Medicine where I studied years ago. Tried a sound bath (fell asleep and missed the whole thing!), had my live blood analysed, tested a PEMF bed and listened to inspiring speakers.
• Headed down to Bournemouth to see my friend , to attend a wellness networking event together and get some sea air.

Connected with Louise from Next Chapter & Beyond too.
• Finishing the week at the 1-year birthday party for .mia . The clothes are amazing… and I got a fabulous Christmas outfit.

A reminder to myself: you can be passionate about your work and still need to rest. Its annoying 😩

28/11/2025

22/11/2025

Ultra-processed foods: here’s why everyone is talking about them

A huge new review has confirmed what many of us see in clinic every day:
A diet high in UPFs affects energy, weight, mood, hormones, blood sugar, and long-term health.

UPFs aren’t just “foods in packets” - they’re engineered to be hyper-palatable, cheap and convenient, usually at the expense of nutrients, fibre and real ingredients.

For midlife women, this can mean:
• More cravings
• More bloating
• More fatigue
• Harder weight loss
• Mood and sleep struggles

The good news?
Reducing UPFs even a little makes a difference.
Start with simple swaps, one a day is enough to see changes.

If you want ideas, support or food-swap guidance, I can help.

22/11/2025

Dinner tonight: a really simple chicken and vegetable curry using leftover roast chicken from last week.
Cooked off whatever veg were in the fridge, added tikka spice paste, a spoon of tomato paste, a splash of coconut milk and stirred through the cooked chicken. Finished with natural yoghurt.

It’s a naturally low-carb, high-protein meal, I stopped having rice a long time ago and genuinely don’t miss it. But if you prefer something on the side, brown rice or quinoa work really well.

Healthy eating doesn’t have to be complicated. Protein, colour, flavour and no fuss.

What’s your favourite leftover meal.

24/10/2025

I’m angry.

Because yet again, I’ve had a client who’s been completely failed by the NHS.

For five years, she was told to “lose weight” and was prescribed medication after medication.

She rarely saw a doctor.

She was even referred - at NHS expense (tax payers money!) - to Slimming World and Weight Watchers.

Five years of this approach, and her diabetes only got worse.

Not once was she offered proper diet and lifestyle support.

No one explained blood sugar balance, inflammation, stress, sleep, or nutrient deficiencies.
No one helped her understand why her body was struggling in the first place.

And yet in just three months of working together, through evidence-based nutrition, education, and simple lifestyle changes:

✅ Her HbA1c is back in the normal range - she’s no longer diabetic.
✅ She’s hoping to come off medication at her next review (if she can get an appointment!).
✅ Her energy and confidence are back.

This isn’t a miracle.

It’s what happens when we treat the root cause, not just manage the symptoms.

The NHS spends millions funding commercial weight-loss programmes and medication - yet the solution so often lies in education, food, and lifestyle support.

10/10/2025

Feeling tired, bloated, have brain fog or not quite yourself lately?

You’re not alone, and it’s not “just getting older.”

Next week, I’m running my 4-week Hormonal Reset & Rebalance programme at Physical Balance in Basingstoke.

It’s a small-group course designed to help you:

• Boost energy and focus
• Reduce bloating and cravings
• Balance hormones naturally
• Feel more in control of your health again

This is for women who want to understand why their body feels off, and finally do something about it.

📅 Starts next week
📍 In-person at Physical Balance, Basingstoke
Spaces are limited, message me to save your spot.


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07/10/2025

A couple of places are still available on my Hormonal Reset & Rebalance programme at Physical Balance, starting next week.

This October, World Menopause Awareness Month focuses on “Lifestyle Medicine” - recognising the profound impact of nutrition, movement, stress, sleep, and community on long term hormonal health.

In full alignment with that theme, Kathleen is launching a small-group women's health programme for energy, clarity, and long-term wellbeing, breaking down exactly how you can support your body without extreme measures and providing practical solutions you can start today.

What's Included
• 4 small-group sessions (max 10 women)
• Tuesdays 6:15–7:45pm (Q&A until 8pm)
• Dates: October 14, 21 and 4 & 11 November
• Location: Physical Balance Clinic, Basingstoke
• Fee: £200 (includes live sessions, handouts and bonus resources)

For full details, please email elaine@physicalbalance.com - we hope to see you there 🍒🥑🍓🥦

30/09/2025

Still glowing after the Speak & Shine Summit.
A room full of incredible women, all showing up, cheering each other on, and sharing the stage.

There’s something magical about women supporting women, no competition, just connection, encouragement, and power.

Massive thanks to for creating such a brave and beautiful space.
Thank you to the best visibility expert I know

If you’re even thinking about stepping up to be seen, heard, or more confident in your voice… this is the place to start.

21/09/2025

In my favourite spot in the garden, with my dogs (I’m not allowed favourites!), sipping my favourite tea (organic rooibos), in my favourite cup, gifted by one of the loveliest people I know, .

It’s the little things that make a moment feel just right.