You're eating the same things you've always eaten. You're moving your body. Nothing has obviously changed. And yet you're exhausted after lunch, craving something sweet by 3pm, gaining weight around your middle and waking at 3am with your mind racing.

This is one of the most common pictures I see in perimenopause. And one of the most misunderstood.

These aren't random symptoms. They're not signs that you're doing something wrong or that you need to try harder. They're signs that your blood sugar regulation has changed and there's a very specific hormonal reason why.

Have you heard the buzz about broccoli sprouts?! These little greens are easy to add to your diet and punch far above their weight! They also easy to grow at home and I’ll share my simple step-by-step guide for growing your own at home below.

If there is one time of year that derails even the most committed healthy habits it is the summer holidays.

The routine that kept everything in place disappears overnight. The kids are home. The days are unpredictable. You are eating at different times, sleeping differently, saying yes to ice cream at 11am because frankly it is hot and nobody has the energy to argue.

And then September arrives and you feel like you are starting from scratch.

It does not have to be that way. You do not need a perfect routine to maintain your health over summer. You just need a handful of anchors that work even when everything else is chaotic.

Here are five that actually make a difference.

Most women assume perimenopause means low oestrogen. But the full hormonal picture is far more complex than that, and what's actually driving your symptoms might surprise you. Here's what my own hormone test revealed and why it changed how I approach my own health.

There’s a jar of chia seeds sitting on my kitchen worktop right now.

It’s there because these tiny seeds have genuinely made a difference to how I feel - particularly my digestion and energy levels.

And the best bit? They require basically zero effort.

Feeling exhausted despite sleeping? Hot flushes getting worse? Brain fog that won't shift? You've probably blamed perimenopause. And you're not wrong.

But what if I told you that the air freshener in your bathroom, the plastic container you microwaved your lunch in, and the "clean cotton" scented cleaning spray under your sink are all making your symptoms worse?