Confused about which fermented food to choose? Read on for some ideas on which one to choose first.

The popularity of fermented foods had exploded and now it’s possible to buy all sorts of variations everywhere, from kombucha to kimchi and kefir to sauerkraut.

It's that life stage that creeps up on you and just when you're in the thick of work stress and bringing up kids, symptoms appear with a bang; tiredness, anxiety, changes in menstrual cycle, dry skin and hair, sort joints, weight gain, brain fog and feeling hot, hot, hot....and not in a sexy way!

So can diet and lifestyle help?

Sauerkraut is one of the easiest and most nutritious foods you can make at home.

Some of the benefits of sauerkraut include:

• It contains cabbage which is high in Vitamin C, Vitamin K and fibre, and also contains polyphenols, antioxidants and sulphur compounds, such...

There is nothing like a nourishing and comforting soup on a cold winters day, and especially one that has the added benefit of supporting your hormones. Miso is a great source of phytoestrogens and probiotics, both of which can help to balance female hormones. With the immune boosting properties of ginger, garlic and mushrooms, this soup ticks alot of health boxes.

I love a bit of easy foraging...in my Dad's back garden! That counts, right?

When lovely crisp red apples are available to you, plus some blackberries from your garden, you can't but pair them together and make a zesty crumble. A low sugar recipe, this is delicious warm with organic natural yogurt.

Here's the recipe:

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