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Are You Guessing About Your Health? This Easy Test Reveals the Truth about Your Diet!

Written by trish on February 10, 2025. Posted in Brain Health, Gut Health, Hormone Health.

Is Your Body Functioning as It Should?

The Simple Test that changed everything.

Sarah had tried everything. Diet after diet, exercise plans, and expensive supplements—all in an effort to lose weight and feel better. But nothing seemed to work. At 40, she felt sluggish, bloated, and frustrated with the stubborn pounds that refused to budge.

Then she discovered the Balance Test—a quick and easy finger-prick test that would finally reveal what was really going on inside her body.

Testing Takes Out the Guesswork

Like many women, Sarah assumed she was eating the right foods and following a healthy lifestyle.

But her Balance Test results told a different story.

The test measured key markers of inflammation and nutrient imbalances, helping her pinpoint exactly what was causing her fatigue, bloating, and weight gain. Within just 10-15 days, she had clear answers.

Armed with this knowledge, Sarah made a few simple changes—adjusting her diet, supporting her gut health, and reducing inflammation.

The result?

She lost 12 pounds (5.5kg) in eight weeks, felt more energised than she had in years, and finally saw the progress she had been hoping for.

The Power of Knowledge

So many women struggle with their health, feeling like they’re doing everything “right” but still not seeing results. The truth is, without testing, you’re just guessing.

The Balance Test gives you real data about what’s happening inside your body—so you can make targeted changes that actually work.

If you’re tired of spinning your wheels and ready for real answers, it’s time to take control of your health.

Let me guide you.

Book your Balance Test today and discover the path to better energy, weight loss, and vitality!

Stress, Anxiety & Gut Health: What’s the Link?

Written by trish on January 28, 2025. Posted in Gut Health.

Unfortunately, it’s a sign of the times that, to a greater or lesser extent, everyone seems to be plagued with some degree of anxiety or worry. Stress has become a pervasive part of modern life, and its impact on our health is profound. If you’re someone who suffers from digestive issues, you may have noticed a direct link between your stress levels and how your gut feels. It’s not just your imagination – science backs up this connection. Have you ever heard yourself say ‘I have a gut feeling about this’ or ‘I’ve got butterflies in my stomach.’ This is your powerful gut-brain connection, also known as the gut-brain axis.

What Is the Gut-Brain Axis?

The gut-brain axis is a two-way communication system between your gut and your brain. It involves multiple pathways, including the vagus nerve, hormones, and neurotransmitters. This connection ensures that your brain and gut are constantly in sync. For example, when you’re stressed, your brain sends signals to your gut, which can result in symptoms like bloating, cramps, or changes in bowel habits.

Your gut also communicates with your brain through its microbiome – the trillions of bacteria, fungi, and other microorganisms living in your digestive system. A healthy gut microbiome produces neurotransmitters like serotonin, which plays a significant role in regulating mood and anxiety levels. In fact, about 90% of your body’s serotonin is produced in your gut!

How Stress and Anxiety Affect Your Gut

When you’re stressed or anxious, your body enters ‘fight or flight’ mode. This response is designed to protect you in life-threatening situations, but chronic stress keeps your body stuck in this state, wreaking havoc on your digestion. Here’s how:

Reduced Digestive Function: Stress diverts energy away from digestion, leading to issues like bloating, indigestion, or constipation.

Imbalance in Gut Microbiota: Chronic stress can disrupt the balance of good and bad bacteria in your gut, contributing to inflammation and digestive disorders like IBS (Irritable Bowel Syndrome).

Increased Gut Permeability: Stress can weaken the lining of your gut, leading to ‘leaky gut syndrome,’ where toxins and partially digested food particles escape into your bloodstream, triggering inflammation and other health issues.

Heightened Sensitivity: Stress can amplify the gut’s sensitivity to pain and discomfort, making even minor digestive issues feel worse.

The Stress-Gut Cycle

Unfortunately, the relationship between stress, anxiety, and gut health is a vicious cycle. Stress worsens gut health, and poor gut health exacerbates stress and anxiety. For instance, if your gut microbiome is out of balance, it can impact the production of serotonin and other mood-regulating neurotransmitters, leaving you feeling more anxious and stressed. This, in turn, can further damage your gut, creating a feedback loop that’s hard to break.

How to Support Your Gut-Brain Connection

The good news is that by focusing on improving your gut health and managing stress, you can break the cycle and reclaim your vitality. Here are some practical strategies:

Mindful Eating: Take time to eat slowly and chew your food thoroughly. Avoid eating when you’re stressed or distracted.

Probiotics and Prebiotics: Incorporate foods like yoghurt, kefir, sauerkraut, and fibre-rich fruits and vegetables to support a healthy gut microbiome.

Stress Management Techniques: Practices like yoga, tai chi, meditation, and deep breathing can help calm your nervous system and improve digestion.

Adequate Sleep: Prioritise 7-9 hours of quality sleep per night to allow your body and gut to heal and reset.

Stay Active: Regular physical activity can boost serotonin levels and improve gut motility.

Limit Processed Foods: Reduce sugar, alcohol, and highly processed foods, which can negatively impact your gut health.

Seeking Professional Support

If you’re struggling with chronic stress, anxiety, or digestive issues, consider working with a nutritionist or gut health specialist. Personalised guidance can help you address the root causes and create a tailored plan for healing. We cover this and more in the 8 week programme.

Meet Olivia: Her Journey Through the 8-Week Gut Transformation Programme

Written by trish on October 20, 2024. Posted in Gut Health, Hormone Health.

Let’s talk about Olivia—one incredible woman who’s currently going through my 8-week gut transformation programme. Here’s the thing though: Olivia is four months in and still going strong, which is completely normal and absolutely okay! This programme is self-paced, meaning everyone’s journey is unique, and it’s all about progress, not perfection. No one’s on a timer here.

For Olivia, it’s been a game-changer. She’s 8kg lighter, but more importantly, she feels healthier than ever.

Olivia’s Story: More Than Just Weight Loss

Olivia, like many women in their 40s and 50s, is navigating the rollercoaster that is peri-menopause. Along with that, she’s on HRT (Hormone Replacement Therapy), which has been helpful for many aspects of her health. However, despite the HRT, she was still battling some frustrating symptoms:

Belly bloat that just wouldn’t quit
Poor quality of sleep (those 3 a.m. wake-ups are no fun)
And a fair share of anxiety and mood swings

That’s when she decided to give my Gut Transformation Programme a go. Fast-forward four months, and Olivia’s results are amazing—she feels nourished, not deprived, and is well on her way to a healthier, happier version of herself.

It’s Not a Race—It’s a Journey!

Here’s the beautiful thing about this programme: it’s designed to be self-paced. Olivia’s journey is a perfect example of why that flexibility matters. Some people might breeze through the programme in eight weeks, while others, like Olivia, take more time—and that’s completely okay! The goal is steady, lasting progress, not a quick fix. After all, real transformation takes time.

Hear from Olivia herself as she shares her journey…you’ll love it!

How The Programme Works (And Why It’s So Life-Changing!)

This isn’t just a standard gut health programme; it’s a whole new approach to supporting your body through peri-menopause and beyond. The programme provides a toolkit for better digestion, energy, and sleep, with the flexibility to fit your life and your schedule.

Here’s what you’ll get when you dive in:

Recipes your whole family will love (goodbye boring meals!)
A sense of community—you’re not alone in this!
Expert guidance on gut health, from someone who’s been through it herself
Weekly videos full of digestible (pun intended!) info on how to support your gut
Shopping lists and meal plans to take the stress out of planning
Step-by-step guides for everything from detoxing to lifestyle adjustments

Olivia loves that she can take things at her own pace. Some weeks, she dives into the videos and implements new changes, while other weeks, she revisits old lessons to really cement those healthier habits. It’s all about flexibility—there’s no one-size-fits-all here.

The Key to Gut Health Success? Patience and Self-Love

For women going through peri-menopause, there are unique challenges when it comes to gut health. Hormonal shifts can wreak havoc on digestion, sleep, and mood, but the right support makes all the difference. Olivia’s experiencing this firsthand. While her HRT helps balance hormones, the programme is addressing her gut health, reducing her bloat, and calming her anxiety.

Gut healing isn’t just about a temporary diet—this is about making lasting, sustainable changes. That’s why this programme focuses on long-term health benefits, teaching habits and practices that extend well beyond the initial eight weeks.

Why You Should Check Out the Programme for Yourself?

So, if you’re in Olivia’s shoes—struggling with belly bloat, fatigue, mood swings, or just not feeling your best—this programme could be exactly what you need. Whether you’re dealing with the ups and downs of peri-menopause, on HRT, or just seeking better overall health, this self-paced journey gives you the tools to feel your best at your own speed.

And the best part? You’re never alone. There’s a community of women just like you, supporting one another through every step. Plus, with expert guidance and easy-to-follow steps, you’ll have everything you need to kickstart your journey to better gut health.

Ready to Start Your Own Transformation?

Just like Olivia, you don’t have to rush this. Your health is worth taking the time. So, why not give it a go and see what amazing changes you can make? Head over to learn more about the programme, and take that first step towards a healthier gut, better sleep, and more energy.

Because if Olivia can do it, so can you!

Learn more about this life changing programme here!

Elevate Your Energy: 4 Fantastic Tips for Vibrational Nourishment

Written by trish on August 22, 2023. Posted in Gut Health.

Are you ready to discover the delightful world of raising your vibrations through the magic of food? You’re in for a treat because we’re about to spill the beans (and some ceremonial cacao) on four amazing tips that’ll have you radiating positive energy. Oh, and guess what? There’s a special invite waiting for you at the end, so keep reading!

Tip 1: Embrace the Homegrown Goodness 🥒🥬

Imagine strolling through your very own garden, plucking fresh veggies and leafy greens that you’ve lovingly nurtured. Homegrown food isn’t just about what you’re eating – it’s about the connection you’re building with nature. Local farmers’ markets are another goldmine for vibrant produce. So, get ready to savor the flavors of your efforts and feel that earthy energy infuse your being.

Tip 2: Aromatic Bliss with Wood Essential Oils 💜

Let’s chat about essential oils – the ultimate powerhouses for a balanced and uplifted vibe. Specifically, let’s talk wood oils like cedarwood and sandalwood. These gems are like your wise, grounding companions. Whether you diffuse them, apply them, or create your signature scent, they’ll have you feeling steady and serene in no time. Say goodbye to chaos, and hello to zen!

Tip 3: Sip into Soul Soothing with Ceremonial Cacao 💙

Now, let’s indulge in a little self-care treat that’s bound to make your heart sing. Ever heard of ceremonial cacao? This isn’t just your regular cup of cocoa – it’s a soul-stirring elixir that’s all about opening your heart chakra. Picture this: a cup of ceremonial cacao leftover from a Community Festival, buzzing with the collective high vibes. Sipping on this goodness is like wrapping yourself in a cozy blanket of positive energy.

Tip 4: Find Your Zen with Meditation and Affirmations 🧘

Ladies, it’s time to unwind and recharge. Imagine lying down with your legs up the wall, letting the stress melt away. And guess what? You’ve got the Insight Timer App to guide you through some seriously soothing meditations. But that’s not all – sprinkle in your daily affirmations. These little positive declarations are like mini boosts of self-love, raising your vibrations one empowering word at a time. So, there you have it, – four fantastic tips to infuse your life with high vibrations through the wonders of food and mindful practices. Embrace the goodness of homegrown nourishment, uplift your spirits with wood essential oils, savor the magic of ceremonial cacao, and find your zen with meditation and affirmations. Your journey towards positive energy and well-being is just beginning. Join us in the Facebook community and let’s light up those vibrations together! 🌟🍃🌸

Juice Cleanse Recipes to help regain energy and reduce bloating

Written by trish on October 6, 2022. Posted in Gut Health, Hormone Health, Uncategorized.

Did you see the live in the FB community this week? If not, you can watch the replay here

Do you ever find yourself…

Sluggish
Tired
Bloated
Picking up seasonal colds

…to name a few?

Would you rather be …

Light and bright
Super energised
Beating cravings and kick-starting a weight loss journey
Could you really live on juice for a few days?

Life has gotten a bit hectic. You may be running from morning until you finally put your head down on the pillow at night.

Stress can become your way of life, which leads to bloating, exhaustion, getting sick and worn out. You see it in your skin, which is only a sign of what’s happening on the inside.

Not to mention accidental weight gain and feeling sluggish.

Is a simple juice cleanse starting to sound like a really good idea?

A simple juice cleanse will help your body detoxify and give your organs a break from all the junk.

You will be amazed by the results that you will see in just one week.

feeling lighter
glowing clear skin
boost of energy
finally lose that last bit of weight that has been hanging on.

Here are a few easy, simple detox juice recipes to try. Drink one large glass first thing in the morning for your simple juice cleanse.

The Green Juice

6 celery stalks

1 whole cucumber

1 large green apple

3 big leaves of kale

A handful of spinach

A handful of parsley

1 lemon

Add all ingredients into your juicer one at a time. Refrigerate leftovers in an airtight glass container for 1–2 days.

The Menoboost Juice

This juice is best after a strenuous workout. It provides a great energy boost that your body needs to recover from vigorous exercise.

2 raw beetroot, including green stalks

3 large carrots

1 lemon

3 large green apples

1½ tablespoons fresh ginger

Add all ingredients into your juicer one at a time. Refrigerate leftovers in an airtight glass container for 1–2 days.

The Natural Pick Me Up Juice

This juice is best when you are feeling sleepy or fatigued and need to wake up. It tastes just like a mint margarita and is much better for you than that afternoon coffee!

2 large green apples

1/3 of a pineapple

Sprig or two of mint

Add all ingredients into your juicer one at a time. Refrigerate leftovers in an airtight glass container for 1–2 days.

The Detox Juice

The ingredients in this juice make it one of the strongest and easiest ways to detox the liver. We need all the help we can get for liver support. This is a natural and gentle way to detoxify and cleanse.

2 cucumbers

1 beetroot

3 celery stalks – always organic

3 dandelion leaves

1 lemon

1 lime

½ teaspoon turmeric

Add all ingredients into your juicer one at a time. Refrigerate leftovers in an airtight glass container for 1–2 days.

Just after a few days of juice cleansing, you’ll start to notice some big changes in your body and may even want to juice more frequently as part of your normal lifestyle.

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Yours in health and wellness,

Trish

Tips to Help You Lose Weight over 40

Written by trish on March 10, 2022. Posted in Gut Health, Hormone Health.

I get asked about diets and weight loss all the time.

My best advice is to eat real food, not too much and balance your hormones by eating plenty of fat and protein at every meal. This helps with appetite control and blood sugar balance.

I often get asked whether a Keto Diet is best for perimenopause and weight loss.

The ketogenic diet involves a combination of food that allows the body to produce ketones in the liver to be used as energy.

It is also referred to as a low carb diet.

Let’s learn about the Keto diet and see how it can be your answer to weight loss.

How exactly does the Keto Diet work?

Since the glucose in your body is being used as a primary energy, your fats are not needed and are therefore stored. Typically, on a normal, higher carbohydrate diet, the body will use glucose as the main form of energy. By lowering the intake of carbs, the body is induced into a state known as ketosis.

Ketosis is a natural process the body initiates to help us survive when food intake is low. During this state, we produce ketones, which are produced from the breakdown of fats in the liver.

The end goal of a properly maintained keto diet is to force your body into this metabolic state. We don’t do this through starvation of calories but starvation of carbohydrates.

Our bodies are incredibly adaptive to what you put into it – when you overload it with fats and take away carbohydrates, it will begin to burn ketones as the primary energy source. Optimal ketone levels offer many health, weight loss, physical and mental performance benefits.

Weight Loss on a Keto Diet?

Before you can use a ketogenic diet for weight loss, it’s a good idea to have an understanding of how it works. Here are some important points about the ketogenic diet:

A ketogenic diet is centered around bringing the body into a state of ketosis.

Ketosis is metabolic process in which the body burns fat for energy instead of its primary fuel, carbohydrates.

When you drastically cut down on the amount of carbohydrates or calories you’re eating, and there aren’t enough carbohydrates from food to burn for energy, the body switches to the state of ketosis.

Once in ketosis, the liver uses the body’s fatty acids to make molecules known as ketones to burn for fuel. Those on a ketogenic diet eat a low amount of carbs to do just this.

Benefits of a Keto Diet for Weight Loss

Increased Fat Burn: When you eat low-carb and your body starts burning fat as its primary source of fuel, you’re essentially in a fasting state where your body is using your fat stores directly for energy. Those experiencing stalls in their weight loss or having trouble getting rid of unwanted fat can benefit from a ketogenic diet for this reason.

Hormone Regulation: Ketosis can help sustain weight loss by regulating hormones that affect weight. After you eat, the hormone cholecystokinin (CCK) is released by your intestines. CCK is responsible for stimulating fat and protein digestion and inhibits the emptying of the stomach, which reduces appetite. This makes CCK a great regulator of food intake.

Eating a ketogenic diet can also help you avoid cravings for food after losing weight, reducing the chance of gaining the weight back.

Appetite Suppression: Yep, ketogenic low-carb diets may be helpful in reducing appetite by altering the concentrations of hormones and nutrients that affect hunger. It’s no wonder ketosis is used as a strategy for weight loss; it removes the need to eat more or respond to cravings for unhealthy foods. This means you can better listen to your body’s true hunger signals without worrying about counting calories or going hungry.

Blood Sugar Regulation: When you’re eating a ketogenic diet full of healthy fats and proteins plus an abundance of vegetables, you experience more stabilized blood sugar. This is much better than traditional diet foods that are usually high in refined sugars and other carbohydrates, leading to a spike in blood sugar that leaves you feeling hungry again soon after.

Finally, your answer to weight loss without starvation, but still being able to see the light at the end of the tunnel. Increase the chance of maintaining weight loss, reducing cravings, and eliminating the need to stress and obsess over every calorie or food portions.

If you are over 40 and struggling with your weight book a free call here https://p.bttr.to/2MZVUKN

How to Eat For a Healthy Thyroid

Written by trish on January 11, 2022. Posted in Hormone Health.

The health of your thyroid depends heavily on what you eat and put in your body. Your thyroid plays a big role in the following daily functions

Your metabolism and your weight.
Your hair growth.
Your energy levels.
Controlling other hormones like insulin, cortisol and your sex hormones
Your mood.
Your ability to concentrate and remain focused.
Your body temperature.
Your heart rate.
Your menstrual cycle.

To keep your thyroid happy and healthy, your body needs appropriate amounts of iodine, zinc and selenium. To ensure the health of your thyroid, try incorporating the following foods in your diet for better iodine, zinc and selenium levels.

Yogurt: Yogurt is an excellent source of iodine. Plain and Greek yogurts are your best options.
Berries: Berries like blueberries, strawberries, and raspberries are packed with iodine, selenium, and vitamin D. These berries also contain a variety of other nutrients and are very high in antioxidants, which are critical for the health of your thyroid. Goji berries and cranberries contain the highest number of antioxidants. You can eat these berries raw, or you can use them in smoothies or in an acai bowl. You can use them to top yogurt or oatmeal.
Fish: Fish is another great source of iodine. Lack of nutrients is one of the primary reasons why thyroid health deters, and fish contain all the necessary nutrients to maintain the health of your thyroid. One 3-ounce serving of cod contains around 99 milligrams of iodine. If you do not like fish then you can opt for cod liver oil supplements.
Chicken: Zinc is also necessary for thyroid health, and chicken is a perfect solution to fill that need. Three ounces of chicken contains 2.4 milligrams of zinc.
Beef: Organic grass-fed beef is also high in zinc. A 3-ounce serving of roasted beef provides seven milligrams of zinc and a 3-ounce beef patty contains three milligrams of zinc. Make sure you choose very lean, organic beef.
Brazil Nuts: Brazil nuts are incredible little powerhouses for selenium. Daily consumption of moderate serving amounts can help produce glutathione, which helps fight against and decrease thyroid antibodies.
Eggs: Eggs are another simple, one-stop shop for your thyroid health. A large egg consists of 20% of selenium and 16% of iodine. Eggs are extremely versatile and easy to prepare. Hard boil or scramble them, but make sure you include the yolk; that is the part the provides the most selenium.
Nuts: To protect and maintain the health of your thyroid, try adding a variety of nuts to your diet. Hazelnuts and macadamia nuts provided the highest amount of selenium. You can eat them raw, snack on them, or add them to salads, yogurt, oatmeal, or other meals.

If you would like to learn more about thyroid and blood panel tests book a call here https://p.bttr.to/2MZVUKN

I can arrange private tests with a nurse visit for the blood draw. This is especially beneficial at the moment with such long wait times at the NHS, plus private tests are far more thorough.

Yours in health and wellness,

Trish

How to reduce sugar and feel fantastic

Written by trish on May 11, 2021. Posted in Hormone Health.

Sugar is nothing but empty calories, the calories that only make you gain weight and do not provide you with any benefits because they do not contain any nutrients. Cutting out sugar can be very hard, especially when you have a sweet tooth.

Here are my top tips to help you stop eating sugar.

Start slow and take baby steps:

If you try to cut out all sugar from your diet at once, you will fail, because those cravings will come back with a vengeance. It will feel more like a punishment than an accomplishment. Instead of completely cutting out all sugar from your diet at one time, start controlling the amount of sugar you DO consume. For instance, if you take three teaspoons of sugar in your tea or coffee, try cutting back to two for one week, then down to one. For that sweet tooth, start by just cutting out chocolate and sweets before you abandon everything like baked desserts, or just save it for special occasions.

Use sugar alternatives:

Instead of using sugar when you do want it, replace it with honey, agave nectar, or sugar alternatives like stevia.

Challenge yourself:

Some people like to challenge themselves and love the feeling of accomplishment when they fulfil that challenge. If that, is you, try to challenge yourself to not to eat sugar for a week (or for a day, if you have a serious addiction) Gradually extend your time and celebrate each milestone.

Try sugar-free gum:

When sweet cravings strike, grab a piece of sugar-free gum. This will keep you occupied and satisfy the need to chew on something. I am not a big fan of gum, but it can work well for some people.

Choose fruits over desserts:

Fruits are a sweet and a healthy alternative to desserts. If you feel like having cake or a favourite dessert, then grab some blueberries or another sweet fruit. The natural sugars in the fruit will help curb those cravings.

Know the benefits of quitting sugar:

There are so many benefits of cutting sugar that if you educate yourself on them or experience the negative side effects first-hand, you will cringe at just the thought of consuming sugar. When you cut out sugar, your cardiac health improves, your skin begins to glow, and your acne starts clearing up. Furthermore, cutting out sugar will boost your mood and you will stop feeling cranky, moody or tired all the time. Your memory will improve, and you may be able to lose the extra weight you always wanted to shed. You will balance your hormones and reduce the cortisol if you can manage your blood sugar levels.

Add fennel seeds to your diet:

If you just can’t shake off your sugar addiction, try adding fennel seeds to your diet. You can either add them while cooking or you can chew them raw. Fennel seeds do not contain any sugar or empty calories, but they have a naturally sweet taste.

Don’t start your day sweet:

According to a study by Brown, if you start your day by eating something sweet then you will crave sugar all day long. So, instead of having something sweet, have a savoury breakfast. Don’t even use the sugar alternatives in your breakfast. Make sure you have plenty of fat and protein at each meal to help you combat cravings and feel fuller for longer.

Use essential oils to help reduce cravings. My favourite are grapefruit or fennel, one drop under the tongue or one drop in water will help your metabolism and reduce cravings. I only recommend the best oils from DoTERRA. If you would like to order, get in touch.

Sugar is an addiction, and it takes time, consistency, and determination to abandon it completely. Start small and take little steps toward removing it from your diet.

If you would like to learn more about my 8-week TIME TO NOURISH gut healing hormone balancing program, click here www.trishtuckermay.com

The program is designed to get you moving from sluggish, tired, bloated and accidentally overweight to feeling fantastic and full of energy.

If you would like me to help you get to the root cause of your problems let’s have a chat about the state-of-the-art testing, I provide so I can work out exactly what your body needs in terms of diet, lifestyle and supplements to rebalance itself.

Yours in health and wellness,

Trish Tucker May

What is the best diet to support healthy hormones and weight loss?

Written by trish on October 28, 2020. Posted in Hormone Health.

Are you thinking about starting a diet but don’t know where to start?

Maybe you have heard all about the keto diet and want to know more.

This blog will help give you a rundown of the basics of a ketogenic diet so you can decide if this is your next step toward overall health.

A ketogenic diet is essentially a low-carb, high-fat diet which has myriad health benefits, from weight loss and appetite control to better maintenance of blood sugar levels. It may reverse the development of type 2 diabetes and helps control the onset of epileptic seizures.

Ketogenic Diet

The ketogenic diet, commonly known as “the keto,” is a very low-carb, high-fat diet. It involves a drastic reduction of carbohydrates, replacing them with high-fat foods.

This reduction in carbs makes the body to go into the metabolic state known as ketosis, hence the name. In ketosis, our body becomes more efficient at burning fat to release energy by turning fat cells into ketones in the liver, which are helpful for supplying energy to the brain. Ketogenic diets have numerous health benefits; here are just a few:

Benefits of Ketogenic Diet

Weight loss

The ketogenic diet promotes weight loss by turning your body into a fat-burning machine. An increased speed of fat burning and a drop in insulin levels creates the ideal circumstance for weight loss without excessive hunger.

Balancing hormones

A Keto diet can help with hormone imbalances by improving insulin performance. Insulin resistance is extremely common, but most people are unaware of the problem until they develop serious chronic health issues. The Keto diet affects cortisol.

Cortisol is a hormone released by your adrenal glands. The adrenal glands sit above your kidneys and release hormones into your bloodstream and respond to feedback from other hormones and chemicals in your body.

You can cause adrenal exhaustion from putting stress on your adrenals from a glucose response when we eat carbohydrates. Keto can help women with PCOS and other hormone imbalances including PMS, Endometriosis, and menopause.

Boosted energy levels and mental performance

A ketogenic diet stimulates the flow of ketones to the brain, which enhances brain focus and performance. It also boosts energy levels as the heavy fat cells that cause lethargy are burned.

Appetite control

A ketogenic diet supports better appetite control. As the body burns fat throughout the day, you have constant access to energy, which results in reduced feelings of hunger. This makes it possible for you to eat less and lose excess weight more easily while balancing your blood sugar levels.

Blood Sugar Control

The ketogenic diet controls blood sugar levels and may help reverse the development of type 2 diabetes. This happens as ketosis lowers blood sugar levels while reducing the negative effects of higher insulin levels. It may also be helpful in preventing the onset of pre-diabetes.

Epilepsy

The ketogenic diet has been shown as an effective therapy for epilepsy because it may reduce seizures while helping to reduce the side effects of some anti-epilepsy drugs.

Enhanced physical endurance

A ketogenic diet can improve physical endurance by providing constant access to energy by continuously burning fat.

Foods to eat

A ketogenic diet includes increasing the amount of the following foods in your diet plan.

Fatty fish: Salmon, trout, tuna, etc.
Meat: Red meat, steak, chicken, turkey, etc.
Eggs
Butter and cream
Unprocessed cheese
Nuts and seeds, including almonds, walnuts, chia seeds, flaxseeds, pumpkin seeds, etc.
Healthy oils: virgin olive oil, coconut oil, and avocado oil
Avocados
Low-carb veggies
Seasonings, including salts, spices, and herbs.

Foods to avoid

Foods high in carbohydrates should be avoided or limited. The following foods should be reduced or completely avoided while on a ketogenic diet.

Sugary and processed foods
Grains or starches
Fruit, with the exception of berries
Low-fat or diet products
Beans or legumes
Root vegetables
Condiments that contain sugar
Unhealthy fats
Alcohol
Sugar-free diet foods

How to tell if you are in ketosis?

When a person is in nutritional ketosis, they will have blood ketone levels of 0.5–3 millimoles per liter. Alternatively, people can use a breath analyzer to test for ketones in their breath, or they may use indicator strips to check their urinary levels. Ketone testing kits are available to purchase online.

The ketogenic diet offers plenty of benefits, but, as with many eating plans, requires a change in mindset. Consider giving it a test run for a few weeks to see if it is for you and reap the rewards!

What I recommend for healthy hormones and a happy gut.

Eat unprocessed food, avoid sugar, alcohol and too much caffeine. Make sure you are adequately hydrated and get plenty of omega 3 in your diet.

If you want to know more about eating to manage your hormones, lets talk.

Book a free half hour consultation with me if you are struggling and confused about what to eat. Find a time to suit here https://trishtuckermaycalendar.as.me/

Yours in health and wellness,

Trish Tucker May

PS If you would like to learn more about my gut and hormone balancing 8 week program just click here https://trishtuckermay.com/8-week-feeling-fabulous-gut-healing-program/

It may be the support you are looking for right now.

Go into 2021 feeling energized, brighter and lighter.