We were interviewed by the wonderful Nutrition Talent team for the humans of nutrition podcast to talk about all things Eating Well for Menopause and the book writing experience.

We talked about sleep as it is something that so many women find that is affected as they go through menopause – various research suggests around 60% of women report poorer sleep.

To listen to the full episode, hit the link and hear so much more about menopause in a friendly conversation, perfect to listen to as you wind down for the evening with a mug of milky hot chocolate, lights dimmed with all the notifications switched off….better than scrolling!

We also have a short course all about sleep and menopause with food related tips and recipes to support better sleep. Hop over to Let’s Talk Food to learn more.

Sleep affects our health in so many ways – poor sleep can raise blood pressure, affect out ability to deal with stressful situations, it can impact out food choices drawing us to more calorie dense and easier to grab foods and exacerbate other menopause symptoms.

Small things that ease sleep and improve its quality can be support overall health for anyone but the benefits may be more tangible in menopause.

Sleep well.