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Feel Good Food Lucie Simon BA, Dip NT (BANT CNHC Reg)
Nutritional Therapist & Chef. Science Backed Research To Support Midlife Women To Thrive, Not Just Survive.

I am a qualified Nutritional Therapist. I cook mainly plant-based food on yoga retreats. I post about nutrition, food and easy feel good recipes, inspired by my italian family and our recent world travels.

Foods to Boost Heart Health During Perimenopause - Get this month's Feel Good Newsletter :)Oestrogen plays a key role in...
24/03/2026

Foods to Boost Heart Health During Perimenopause - Get this month's Feel Good Newsletter :)

Oestrogen plays a key role in supporting the heart and blood vessels throughout a woman’s reproductive life. As levels fall during perimenopause and menopause, several physiological changes occur that increase the risk of developing cardiovascular disease (CVD).

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23/03/2026

Get your glow on... Mmhhh :)
Have you tried the freshly pressed Organic juices & Functional smoothies at Soulfuel in Soulfit Lewes?

18/03/2026

This month on the blog and in the newsletter, I’m going deep on foods for a healthy heart. There’s been a lot of confusion & conflicting advice in this area, so I hope to help demystify things and offer a few simple swaps ❤️

Let’s talk about salt..

Salt has long been considered the no 1 cause of high blood pressure—but the science is actually starting to shift.

The World health organization still recommends sticking to under one teaspoon a day, recent research suggests salt might not be the only—or even the biggest—culprit.

The real danger? It’s often the sugar and the trans fats in processed snacks like crisps biscuits and microwave popcorn. These inflammatory foods do way more damage to your heart than a pinch of seasoning on a home cooked meal.

Heart health is about more than just one ingredient—it’s about the quality of your diet. So with salt it’s about upgrading it.

Ditch the highly refined table salts often found in processed foods & ready meals and reach for Unrefined Sea Salt or Pink Himalayan salt. These are packed with trace minerals that your body actually needs for cellular health, and which support fluid & electrolyte balance.

To keep your heart healthy focus on whole foods, watch the hidden sugars & trans fats, and choose quality minerals.

Check out my latest blog post for the full breakdown on heart-healthy fats, salts, and swaps! comment “blog” for the link.

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18/03/2026

Just a few spaces left on our Ibiza Retreat in Sep.. Joining us? ###

We’re back with kids holiday workshops, supporting families over Easter. Please help us share on with those who may bene...
16/03/2026

We’re back with kids holiday workshops, supporting families over Easter. Please help us share on with those who may benefit :)

28/02/2026

OMG Such a great hack!! 3 minute flax rolls ❤️ Naturally gluten free & high in protein, fibre & essential fats..

Ever wondered how to naturally balance your hormones during perimenopause? 🙋🏻‍♀️ Phytoestrogens in flaxseeds can help!

👉Phytoestrogens are plant-based compounds that mimic oestrogen in the body, helping to balance hormone levels.

Lignans, found abundantly in flaxseeds, are a type of phytoestrogen that can help with both high and low oestrogen symptoms, making them a powerful ally during perimenopause. ✨

🌿 Relief from Hot Flashes and Night Sweats: Those sudden waves of heat and sleepless nights are no joke, but flaxseeds can help cool things down.

💡 Mood Swings Managed: Feeling all over the place? The lignans in flaxseeds help stabilize those emotional roller coaster

🌱 Inflammation Reduction: Chronic aches and pains? Omega-3s in flaxseeds can help reduce inflammation and make you feel more comfortable.

⚡ Energy Boost: Say goodbye to fatigue and hello to more energy with the fiber and nutrients packed in these tiny seeds.

🧘 Digestive Health: Constipation and bloating? Flaxseeds support a healthy gut, making digestion smoother.

To reap these benefits, aim for 1 to 2 tablespoons of milled flaxseeds per day. 🌟 This recipe uses 4!

4 tbsp ground flax
1/2 tsp baking powder
pinch of salt
1 medium egg
1tsp seeds for sprinkling

In a small bowl mix the flax, baking powder, salt & egg, shape to form a roll.
Sprinkle with seeds
Microwave for 90 seconds

Slice & smother with your favorite toppings 😋

Let me know if you make them!

Like, share & follow for more tips for happy hormones ❤️

Claire was 47 & doing “everything right.”But the weight was stuck...She was:Eating lessSkipping breakfastDaily runs, HIT...
27/02/2026

Claire was 47 & doing “everything right.”
But the weight was stuck...

She was:
Eating less
Skipping breakfast
Daily runs, HITT and spin class

When Claire came to see me, the issue clearly wasn’t willpower, but a classic high-cortisol pattern.

Weight gain around the middle
Low energy
Tired but wired
Anxiety
Poor sleep
Shaky between meals
Carb cravings
Irritability

This is why in perimenopause, we may need to learn a new set of tools
If we eat less and exercise harder… the nervous system stays in stress mode & that keeps us stuck.

Claire’s 12-week nutrition & health coaching plan included :

30g of protein at breakfast to stabilise blood sugar
Coffee after breakfast
Adequate protein and essential fats at every meal and snack, and a small amount of unrefined carbs with dinner to support sleep.
Half a plate of colourful vegetables
She swapped high intensity for strength training, yoga & swimming
She established a nutruring bed time routine
Targeted supplements to support blood sugar, stress and sleep

The result?
Claire now feels satisfied after eating,
Her energy, sleep, cravings & mood have been transformed
She feels confident in her body and enjoys wearing her favourite clothes again; she’s lost her menopausal belly.

And most importantly, she stopped fighting her body. 🙌

If you’re fed up with:
Meno belly that won’t shift
Feeling tired but wired
Constant cravings and blood sugar crashes
Weight gain despite “doing all the right things”

Your body isn’t broken.
It’s asking for a different strategy.

👉 Book a call with me to find out more. (Link in bio or DM me for details)

25/02/2026

So much Juicy Love for Soulfuel juice bar at Soulfit. Sharing the benefits of the freshly pressed organic juices (my recipes) That you can now enjoy there :)

Are you eating these feel-good foods for your thyroid during perimenopause?* Nutrients: iron, iodine, tyrosine, zinc, se...
24/02/2026

Are you eating these feel-good foods for your thyroid during perimenopause?
* Nutrients: iron, iodine, tyrosine, zinc, selenium, vitamin E, B2, B3, B6, C, D

Underactive thyroid is a problem for so many women, and in my clinical experience, more women have it as we get older. It’s often undiagnosed - or misdiagnosed.

Common signs and symptoms of a sluggish thyroid may include puffy eyes, weight gain, feeling cold, constipation, fatigue, and hair loss, especially loss of the outer third of the eyebrow.

Is there a link between thyroid function and diet? There certainly is. The best-known fact, also acknowledged by conventional medicine, is that iodine deficiency can cause hypothyroidism, but not every kind of hypothyroidism benefits from iodine.

The thyroid gland also needs other nutrients like Selenium and Zinc. Both activate thyroid hormones, and zinc is also necessary to produce TSH (thyroid-stimulating hormone).
Other Nutrients that support thyroid function are Iron, tyrosine, vitamin E, B2, B3, B6, C, and D.

Like, save and share & read my latest Blog post for some healthy thyroid foods and recipes.

Hey, this month on the blog and newsletter I’m going deep on thyroid health ❤️Common signs and symptoms of a sluggish th...
24/02/2026

Hey, this month on the blog and newsletter I’m going deep on thyroid health ❤️

Common signs and symptoms of a sluggish thyroid may include, puffy under eyes, weight gain, feeling cold, constipation, fatigue, and hair loss, also loss of the outer third of the eyebrow. 🤨

Check my Blog post for some healthy thyroid foods and recipes & if you suspect a thyroid issue, you can take the thyroid checker test too.

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I am passionate about food and believe in it’s power to help us feel our best.

I am a Nutritional Therapist and cook mainly plant-based food at Chilloutretreats, working alongside my sisters, for the past 10 years. My passions are food, family and sustainability. I have recently returned from travelling round the world with my family for a year. I post about food, travels, nutrition, sustainability, and living a healthy, happy, simple life.

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