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Women's Health Nutritional Therapist: Supporting Fertility, Hormone Balance, Frazzled Mums, Menopause, Cancer & Weight Loss. Janet x

I'm on a mission to help women feel better, less frazzled and in control of their health Apples to Zinc is a nutrition company based in Maidenhead Berkshire. I aim to help support people's health. If you have tummy troubles, poor skin, haywire hormones, weight issues, pain, food intolerances or need support with a specific condition then get in touch - Nutrition might just be what you need to optimise your health!

11/11/2026

🍂 Anyone else find that their food preferences change as the weather gets colder?

Suddenly a salad doesn't sound quite hit the spot like a big jacket potato or bowl of pasta!

But is there actually a physiological reason why we might fancy different foods at different times of year? And do we really eat more when it's cold?

I've been looking at the research, and there are some interesting findings.

But I've also been thinking about the constant messages we're given about what we should and shouldn't be eating as the seasons change....I've already seen quite a lot about diets before Christmas already!

Surely we don't need a whole new set of food rules every time the weather changes?!

My latest blog explores the science behind seasonal eating habits, comfort foods and some realistic ways to look after our health throughout the year.

🍂 Grab a cuppa and have a read — link in the comments.

10/11/2026

POWERFUL PORRIDGE
My breakfasts have entered their winter era and a bowl of porridge really hits the spot.
Porridge on its own doesn't have masses of protein and fibre so its good to add in a few extras that help keep you satiated until lunchtime.

In this mornings porridge I've added vanilla protein powder, peanut butter powder, chia jam, half a banana, a medjool date and a teaspoon of peanut butter. It was delicious and gave me 29g protein and 13g fibre which should really help keep me full. It doesn't have to look pretty either...its just a bowl of warming porridge!

In the comments section is a link to my free download giving you heaps of ideas to make your porridge more powerful
Enjoy 😋
Janet x

09/11/2026

I often hear clients telling me they just don't have the mental energy to think about healthy eating, let alone the time to meal prep.

And I do wonder whether social media has made us feel that our meals need to look like they belong in a MasterChef final, or at the very least be Instagrammable at all times!

But eating well really doesn't have to involve endless thinking, food prepping, batch cooking and organising.....Often, something as simple as a source of protein, some carbohydrate and some vegetables is a perfectly good place to start.

It certainly doesn't need 15 ingredients, 3 superfoods, hours in the kitchen and it really doesn't need to look pretty!

Healthy eating is important but it shouldn't mean spending an excessive amount of time thinking about it.

So if you've got a spreadsheet on the go and you're using tweezers to plate up your dinner, perhaps it's time to go back to basics! 🙃

Janet x

02/11/2026

🍂 Do your appetite and food cravings change in colder weather?

Perhaps you find yourself enjoying different foods as the seasons change, or maybe you haven't noticed any difference at all.

But can the changing seasons actually influence our appetite and food preferences?

With shorter days, colder temperatures and changes to our daily routines, there are several interesting factors potentially at play!

In this week's newsletter, I'm looking at what the research tells us about the relationship between the seasons, our physiology and the foods we might be choosing to eat.

No food rules or advice on controlling cravings t all.....just an interesting look at how our bodies respond to the world around us.

Janet x

📩 If you'd like to receive my newsletter this Friday, you can subscribe via the link in the comments.

29/10/2026

What do you think a nutritional therapist actually does? 🤔

If you're thinking weight loss, meal plans and advice on what to eat, you're only seeing a small part of the picture!

One of the things I love about my job is the variety of people and the challenges they face and bring me. October has been a perfect example of that.

From complex health conditions to everyday eating challenges, I've been supporting people with a whole range of nutritional needs. My job isn't just about telling people what to eat.

It's about understanding their health, eating habits, lifestyle and what's getting in the way. Then helping them make realistic changes they can actually put into practice.

Because knowing what to eat and actually doing it are two very different things!

Swipe through for a glimpse into what I've been working on in my nutrition clinic this October.

And if you've ever wondered whether nutritional therapy could help you, I'd love to have a chat.

You can book a free, no-obligation discovery call via the link in my bio. or head to www.applestozinc.co.uk

26/10/2026

I’ve just returned from a wonderful week at a 5* All Inclusive Resort. They had standard bathroom scales sat in the wardrobe in every room so guests can weigh themselves if they choose.

It really got me thinking and I would love to know how you feel about this. Please let me know by popping your emoji answer in the comments!
👍 I feel completely indifferent about it
❤️ I would like that
😡 I would rather they weren’t there
😬 I’ve never thought about it

Janet x

16/10/2026

“I'm actually eating more than I was before and I am feeling better!”
That's what one of my clients have told me this week. She has more energy, feels calmer and has actually started losing some weight.

It's a useful reminder that improving our nutrition rarely mean eating less.
Sometimes it's about eating more regularly, getting a better balance of nutrients, or including foods we've been unnecessarily avoiding.

And that's one of the things I enjoy about working with clients. It's not about handing everyone the same set of recommendations or simply a list of new food rules. It's about understanding what needs to change for that individual.

Because eating well isn't necessarily about eating less.

Janet x

14/10/2026

A tiny 💩 sample, a few slightly undignified and awkward minutes but potentially the most important thing I've done all week!

It wasn't glamorous but I have successfully collected a sample today and I wanted to remind the over 50s on here that it's important to just get it over and done with.

The NHS bowel screening service is offered to those between 50 and 74 in England every 2 years. It looks for traces of blood in the stools which can be an early sign of bowel cancer even if you are feeling well and have no symptoms.

According to the data I looked up in 2024-2025 they picked up 100 bowel cancer cases a week - that's a crazy number!

So, if you've received a kit and it's sat on the side gathering dust then please don't put it off - no it is not dignified but it's a few minutes very well spent!

Janet x

13/10/2026

Did you know your cholesterol levels can change during menopause, even if your diet hasn't?
It's one of the less talked-about effects of changing hormones.
But why does it happen, and what can you realistically do about it?
I've explained more in my blog, including how nutrition can support healthy cholesterol levels.
Read it via the link in the comments.

12/10/2026

Apparently, when we reach menopause, we need to consume more protein, more fibre, less carbs avoid UPFs, take supplements, fast overnight but not for too long and keep our blood glucose wonderfully stable at all times.

Well that sounds unachievable, tiring and all encompassing!

But how much of this advice is actually necessary, and are we making menopause nutrition far more complicated than it needs to be?

That's what I'm exploring in this week's newsletter, and I am looking at the science behind the latest advice out there and looking at what really deserves our attention and focus.

If you're already subscribed to my mailing list you'll get the email on Friday.
If not, you can sign up via the link in the comments.

Janet x

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