Lisa Fossey Nutrition, Tunbridge Wells (2025)

18/10/2025

🌸 World Menopause Day 2025 🌸

Hot flushes, anxiety, cognitive changes, low mood, weight fluctuations and sleep disturbances are common during perimenopause and menopause, and the reason your experience may differ from others is often hidden in your genes. 🧬✨ They influence how your body balances hormones, manages stress and handles inflammation - all of which affect how you feel day to day.

Understanding your genetic blueprint can help you:

🧬 Personalise nutrition for hormone balance & liver detox
🧬 Target key nutrients like B vitamins, magnesium & antioxidants
🧬 Support stress, sleep & adrenal balance with adaptogens and restorative habits
🧬 Boost overall wellbeing with tailored diet, lifestyle & supplement plans

The Hormone Report examines the genes that affect how your body produces, regulates, transports and breaks down hormones, showing how your unique genetics may contribute to hormone imbalances and influence your menopausal symptoms. It highlights nutrients and lifestyle strategies that can help restore balance, giving you clear, personalised insights to support your wellbeing through perimenopause and beyond. 💜

Visit my website to find out how to order your DNA test - https://www.lisafossey.com/genetic-testing

14/10/2025

🧬 GSTM1 Deletion: What It Means & Why It Matters

Did you know up to 50% of Europeans have a missing GSTM1 gene? 😮

This gene makes a key detox enzyme—without it, your body has a harder time clearing out environmental toxins, oxidative stress and certain drugs.

But don’t panic—your body is smart. It compensates using other enzymes like GSTP1, antioxidant pathways like Nrf2, and nutrients like glutathione, sulforaphane, and vitamin C. 💪

🔍 Knowing your GSTM1 status through genetic testing can empower you to:
✔️ Optimize your detox pathways
✔️ Personalise your diet & supplements
✔️ Reduce risk of chronic inflammation, cancer and oxidative stress

Knowledge is power—especially when it comes to your genes. 🧠✨

02/10/2025

✨ Lion’s Mane for Menopause? 🍄✨

I was very excited to find these beauties in Sainsbury's this week. Lion's Mane are a type of functional or medicinal mushroom which may help ease some common menopause symptoms:

🌿 Brain fog & memory → supports nerve growth + focus
🌿 Mood & anxiety → small studies show reduced stress + low mood
🌿 Sleep → better rest through calmer nerves
🌿 Inflammation & stress → antioxidant + anti-inflammatory effects

Lion's Mane mushrooms can be taken as a supplement, but you can also cook with them in the same way you would regular mushrooms. They're rich in B vitamins, minerals, beta glucans (to support immune function), antioxidants (to prevent cell damage) and phenols (anti-inflammatory). And did you know if you leave any type of mushroom in sunlight, it was increase its vitamin D content? Leave them to sunbathe on your windowsill for a while before putting them in the fridge!

26/09/2025

🧬 What did I learn from my own genetic tests? 🧬
So much more than I expected!

Some of it wasn’t a surprise, I know I’m jittery when I drink coffee which is why I limit myself to one and only in the morning! As a result of my genetic testing I’ve tweaked my supplements and now take methylated B vitamins with extra B6 and higher dose vitamin D. By doing this, I know I’m giving my body what it needs to function and feel better.

But here’s the thing. Genetic testing isn’t a diagnosis and it’s not your destiny. It doesn’t mean you’ll develop a condition. As we say, ‘Your genes load the gun, but your environment pulls the trigger.’ I have the APOE4 genetic variant which means genetically, I’m at greater risk of late-onset Alzheimer’s, but it doesn’t mean I’ll definitely get it, and I’m not worried because I know how to protect my APOE4 brain with the right diet, lifestyle and environmental choices.

Knowing your genetic blueprint simply gives you the power to make smarter, more supportive choices for your health. 💡💚

Want to find out more about your own genetics and how they can influence your health and future disease risk? Head to my website to book your test now and take advantage of my introductory offer (20% off) if you book before 30th September 2025 - https://www.lisafossey.com/genetic-testing

24/09/2025

Are you genetically wired to feel hungrier than others?

Have you ever wondered why some people can skip meals effortlessly while others feel ravenous within hours? Or why fasting seems to work for some but feels like torture for others? 🤔 The answer could be in your genes! 🧬✨

Nutrigenomics can tell you how your genes influence metabolism, hunger and the way you process different types of food (e.g. sugar and fat), to enable you to work with your body, not against it, when it comes to weight loss.

21/09/2025

💜 World Alzheimer’s Day 💜

Alzheimer’s predominantly affects women — yet it’s rarely highlighted in women’s health.

One reason is the APOE4 gene variant, which increases Alzheimer’s risk (especially after menopause). This same variant also raises the risk of heart attack, stroke and diabetes, however having this genotype doesn't mean you will inevitably develop these conditions.

A simple genetic test can reveal if you carry APOE4, but the good news is that you can you can reduce your risk of developing Alzheimer's disease by making changes to your diet and lifestyle. Get in touch via my website if you'd like to find out more - www.lisafossey.com

15/09/2025

🎉 INTRO OFFER! 🧬✨

I’m celebrating the launch of my nutrigenomics testing packages with an exclusive 20% OFF for a limited time!

🔍 Want to know:

✅ What nutrients YOUR body really needs?
✅ How you metabolise hormones, detox, and manage stress?
✅ What your genes reveal about your energy, mood, weight & more?

This is your chance to get personalised, evidence-informed insights into your health at a special launch price. Offer ends 30 September 2025.

Don't wait — your DNA isn’t changing, but how you work with it can. 🧠💚

Head to https://www.lisafossey.com/genetic-testing to learn more + book your test!

12/09/2025

What can Nutrigenomics tell me?

Nutrigenomics is a game-changer for your health. 🧬✨

It reveals how your genes impact key areas like:

✅ Nutrient absorption and deficiencies
✅ Hormone metabolism and balance
✅ Liver detox function and toxin clearance

But it goes deeper than that...
Many of my clients experience real lightbulb moments when they see how their genes connect to the way they think, feel and behave. 💡🧠

Understanding your genetic blueprint helps you make smarter, more personalised choices - for your body and your mind.💚

Read my latest blog post to find out more about nutrigenomics and what it can tell you - https://www.lisafossey.com/post/your-dna-called-it-has-some-thoughts-on-your-diet

10/09/2025

📣 EXCITING NEWS! I’m officially a Certified Nutrigenomics Practitioner 🎉🧬
And I’m now offering genetic testing with Lifecode Gx, one of the UK’s top nutrigenomic testing providers!

Do you ever wish your body came with an instruction manual?
Well it sort of does and it’s written in your DNA. Nutrigenomics is how we read it so you can fuel yourself in the best possible way.

It can show you where your weaknesses are and where you need more support, and help you get to the root cause of your symptoms and health issues, whether that’s weight loss, hormonal balance, better mood, more energy or improved overall wellbeing.

Head to my website to find out more - www.lisafossey.com/genetic-testing and watch this space for more posts on nutrigenomics, my tests and packages and an introductory offer, coming soon!

15/08/2025

EASY WEEKEND RECIPE

Try this easy recipe for a delicious weekend breakfast. Rich in fibre, protein, healthy fats and antioxidants to get your weekend (and blood sugar levels) off to a great start!

05/08/2025

Healthy fats without overthinking

Most people aren't short on fat; they're short on the right kind of fat.

We get too much omega-6 (often from refined oils in processed food) and insufficient omega-3s (the anti-inflammatory fats supporting hormones, brain health, skin, and mood).

So here's what the right kind of fat looks like in real life:

• Add chia or flax to porridge or smoothies
• Drizzle olive oil over soups and roasted veggies
• Snack on a handful of nuts or seeds
• Eat oily fish a couple of times a week
• Slice an avocado onto toast or into salads
• Don't fear full-fat yoghurt if it suits you

It's not complicated. You don't need to measure, track or supplement your way through it. Just choose real, whole-food fats and let them show up daily.

30/07/2025

Healthy fats: essential, not optional

If there's one nutrient that still gets a bad rap for no good reason, it's fat. However, not all fats are equal, and not all are optional.

We're talking about unsaturated fats, especially the essential ones (omega-3 and omega-6) that your body can't make alone. You have to get them from food.

Found in oily fish, seeds, nuts, olive oil, avocado and eggs, these fats are vital for:
• Hormone production (especially in perimenopause)
• Brain and mood (your brain is 60% fat; starve it and it shows)
• Skin and hair (dry skin? You might be under-eating fat)
• Inflammation (omega-3s are powerfully anti-inflammatory)
• Heart health (fats like olive oil help lower blood pressure and cholesterol)

What about saturated fat?

Saturated fat isn't evil, but it's also not a free-for-all. UK guidelines suggest a maximum of 20g per day for women and 30g for men, based on links between excess intake and raised LDL cholesterol, a known risk factor for heart disease.

But let's be clear, saturated fat is not inherently harmful. Your body even makes some on its own. The issue is how easy it is to overdo it, especially if you eat a lot of processed fatty foods. What matters more is:

• Where the fat is coming from (cheese or croissants?)
• What the rest of the diet looks like
• Individual risk factors (heart disease, high cholesterol, insulin resistance)

There's more to fat than FAT. It's about having enough of the right kinds every single day. Head to my blog post 'Fats are your Friend' to find out more - Healthy fats: essential, not optional

If there's one nutrient that still gets a bad rap for no good reason, it's fat. However, not all fats are equal, and not all are optional.

We're talking about unsaturated fats, especially the essential ones (omega-3 and omega-6) that your body can't make alone. You have to get them from food.

Found in oily fish, seeds, nuts, olive oil, avocado and eggs, these fats are vital for:
• Hormone production (especially in perimenopause)
• Brain and mood (your brain is 60% fat; starve it and it shows)
• Skin and hair (dry skin? You might be under-eating fat)
• Inflammation (omega-3s are powerfully anti-inflammatory)
• Heart health (fats like olive oil help lower blood pressure and cholesterol)

What about saturated fat?

Saturated fat isn't evil, but it's also not a free-for-all. UK guidelines suggest a maximum of 20g per day for women and 30g for men, based on links between excess intake and raised LDL cholesterol, a known risk factor for heart disease.

But let's be clear, saturated fat is not inherently harmful. Your body even makes some on its own. The issue is how easy it is to overdo it, especially if you eat a lot of processed fatty foods. What matters more is:

• Where the fat is coming from (cheese or croissants?)
• What the rest of the diet looks like
• Individual risk factors (heart disease, high cholesterol, insulin resistance)

There's more to fat than FAT. It's about having enough of the right kinds every single day. Head to my blog post 'Fats are your Friend' (see links) to find out more - https://www.lisafossey.com/post/fats_are_your_friend

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