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Health Simple On a mission to support post-menopause women to take their health back. Translating food & herbs into everyday nutrition. Sue Petersen, Master's in Nutrition

Creater of clinical meal plans, online courses, & personalized nutrition plans. Clinical Nutritionist | MS | CNS | Herbalist Serving up bite size pieces of nutrition with amazingly healthy style.

🌸 Your Menopause Nutrition Plan Should Feel Personal Your changing body deserves more than generic advice.🥗 Start With Y...
10/20/2026

🌸 Your Menopause Nutrition Plan Should Feel Personal
Your changing body deserves more than generic advice.

🥗 Start With Your Food –
Your eating habits help identify practical ways to nourish your body.

🔥 Listen to Your Symptoms –
Hot flashes, fatigue, and changing energy levels deserve attention and context.

🦴 Protect Your Bone Health –
Calcium, protein, vitamin D, and appropriate exercise support bones as estrogen declines.

💊 Review Your Medications –
Medications may affect your nutrition needs, so your plan should consider them.

💗 Honor Your Preferences –
Your culture, favorite foods, schedule, and cooking habits matter.

🤝 Create a Personalized Plan –
Together, we connect the dots and identify realistic steps that fit your life.

✨ Ready for Personal Support? –
Book a one-on-one nutrition session at SuePetersen.com to discuss your goals and build a plan around your needs.

World Menopause Day | October 18Menopause brings changes, but your health and well-being still deserve attention.🔥 Hot F...
10/19/2026

World Menopause Day | October 18
Menopause brings changes, but your health and well-being still deserve attention.

🔥 Hot Flashes Are Real – Hormonal changes can affect body temperature and comfort.

⚖️ Weight Changes Happen – Aging, hormones, sleep, and muscle changes can influence weight.

🧠 Brain Fog Deserves Attention – Memory and concentration changes can occur during menopause, but persistent concerns deserve medical guidance.

💗 You Deserve to Be Heard – Your symptoms matter. You deserve to ask questions and discuss support options.

🩺 Seek Personalized Guidance – Your health history, symptoms, and goals should shape your care.

🥗 Nourishment Without Fear – Balanced meals, adequate protein, fiber, and healthy fats can support overall health through midlife.

🌷 Make Room for Your Care – Choose one question to discuss with your clinician or one nourishing habit to practice this week. You deserve support!

Let’s nourish this next chapter together.
Book a personalized nutrition session at www.SuePetersen.com.

10/18/2026

Don’t head into winter without saving this recipe.

1 onion, chopped in slices
3 cloves garlic
1 cup honey
2 Tablespoons Mullein leaves, optional

Place in a saucepan for 20 -30 minutes on low heat. Remove the Mullein leaves and store in a glass container in the refrigerator or freezer.
Save this recipe for later or send to a friend.

Health Simple is making your life easier with traditional kitchen and nourishing ideas.

🍽️ Build a Steady Meal Before Banning Carbs Balanced meals can support blood sugar without eliminating food groups.🥦 Ad...
10/17/2026

🍽️ Build a Steady Meal Before Banning Carbs

Balanced meals can support blood sugar without eliminating food groups.

🥦 Add Vegetables – Get fiber, vitamins, and minerals that support overall health.

🍗 Include Protein – Eggs, fish, chicken, tofu, or beans support muscle and meal satisfaction.

🌾 Choose High-Fiber Carbs – Oats, beans, fruit, and whole grains provide energy and fiber.

🥑 Add Nourishing Fats – Avocado, nuts, seeds, and olive oil provide beneficial fats.

⚖️ Balance Your Plate – Combining food groups can support a balanced meal and healthy blood sugar patterns.

💗 Make It Personal – Portions and glucose goals depend on your health, medications, and individual needs.

✨ Take Action Today! – Build one meal with vegetables, protein, high-fiber carbs, and healthy fats. Save this post to guide your next meal!

Your Breast Screening Plan Should Fit Your RiskBreast screening recommendations depend on your age and individual risk.🩺...
10/13/2026

Your Breast Screening Plan Should Fit Your Risk
Breast screening recommendations depend on your age and individual risk.

🩺 Know the Guidelines – The USPSTF recommends mammograms every 2 years for women ages 40–74 in its screening population.

📅 Stay Consistent – Routine screening can help detect breast cancer before symptoms appear.

🔎 Know Your Risk – Family history, genetics, and personal medical history may affect your screening needs.

💗 High Risk? Ask Questions – You may need a different screening plan or additional tests.

🌸 Age 75 and Beyond – Discuss the benefits and risks of continuing screening with your clinician.

📋 Guidelines Can Differ – Other organizations may recommend different schedules, so personalized guidance matters.

💬 Take the Next Step – Ask your clinician whether your breast screening plan is up to date.

🦴 Bone Care Is More Than a Calcium PillAfter menopause, bone loss can speed up—making a comprehensive bone-health plan e...
10/08/2026

🦴 Bone Care Is More Than a Calcium Pill
After menopause, bone loss can speed up—making a comprehensive bone-health plan especially important.

🌸 Why Menopause Matters
Declining estrogen can increase the rate of bone loss during and after menopause.

🥛 Calcium-Rich Foods Matter
Calcium provides an important building block for bones. Think yogurt, milk, fortified alternatives, leafy greens, and calcium-set tofu.

🍳 Don’t Forget Protein
Protein supports muscle strength and helps maintain the muscle-bone connection that keeps you strong and functional.

☀️ Check Your Vitamin D
Vitamin D helps your body absorb calcium. Your needs may depend on your diet, sun exposure, medications, and health history, so assessment may be appropriate.

🏋️‍♀️ Challenge Your Bones + Muscles
Weight-bearing and resistance activities can help support bone strength and muscle function.

💗 Think Beyond One Nutrient
Bone health is influenced by nutrition, movement, hormones, medications, health history, and more. A personalized approach matters.

🌿 Start With One Small Step
Choose one bone-supporting food to add this week. Small, consistent habits can become part of a stronger bone-health routine.

❤️ Add Nourishment to Your Heart Health PlanA simple meal can be one part of a heart-supportive eating pattern.🥣 Start W...
10/06/2026

❤️ Add Nourishment to Your Heart Health Plan
A simple meal can be one part of a heart-supportive eating pattern.

🥣 Start With Oats
Cook ½ cup oats with milk or an unsweetened alternative. Oats provide soluble fiber, which can support healthy cholesterol levels.

🫐 Add Berries
Top with ½–1 cup berries. They add fiber and plant compounds while bringing natural sweetness.

🌰 Add Nuts
Add a small handful of walnuts or almonds for unsaturated fats, fiber, and plant-based protein.

🥄 Put It Together
Combine warm oats, berries, and nuts. Add cinnamon for flavor without relying on added sugar.

❤️ Why This Works
This combination brings together fiber, healthy fats, and nutrient-dense foods—building blocks of a heart-supportive food pattern.

🩺 Food + Medical Care
Nutrition can support your heart health alongside prescribed medications, screenings, and care from your healthcare team. It does not replace them.

🌿 Make It Personal
Your nutrition needs depend on your health, medications, preferences, and goals.

💬 DM “THRIVE” to ask about personalized nutrition support.

10/03/2026

Who knew a grass could be a culinary favorite in the kitchen?

Lemongrass leaves bring personality and flavor to the kitchen, wrapping them up for soups, stews, and teas keeps the tight. Store in freezer or dry with dehydrator and store in glass canning jars.

The wellness benefits, including antioxidant polyphenols, anti-inflammatory potential, and being a caffeine-free hydration option.

A practical tip for using them is to reduce salt and add bright flavor to teas.

🌸 Health Priorities for Your Next ChapterOctober is a great time to focus on the health areas that matter most as you mo...
10/02/2026

🌸 Health Priorities for Your Next Chapter
October is a great time to focus on the health areas that matter most as you move through menopause and beyond.

🌿 Menopause Is a Natural Transition
Hormonal changes are a normal part of aging, but your health risks are individual. Your history, lifestyle, family history, and health markers all matter.

❤️ Cardiovascular Health
Heart health deserves attention because risk factors can change during and after menopause. Nutrition, movement, sleep, and regular checkups all play a role.

🦴 Bone Health
Declining estrogen can affect bone density. Protein, calcium-rich foods, strength training, and appropriate screening can support healthy aging.

🩸 Type 2 Diabetes
Blood sugar regulation can change with age and body-composition changes. Balanced meals, movement, sleep, and knowing your numbers can help you stay informed.

🧠Brain Health + Alzheimer’s
Brain health is another important part of your next chapter. The MIND eating pattern emphasizes foods such as leafy greens, berries, nuts, whole grains, beans, and fish.

🌸 Don’t Forget Breast Health
October is also Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Stay current with recommended screenings and talk with your healthcare provider about your individual risk.

💗 Your Health Is Personal
You don’t need to tackle everything at once. Which topic do you most want to understand?
❤️ Heart Health
🦴 Bone Health
🩸 Blood Sugar
🧠 Brain Health

Your next chapter deserves a health plan that is personal—not based on a one-size-fits-all checklist. October gives us an opportunity to talk about four important areas: cardiovascular health, osteoporosis, type 2 diabetes, and Alzheimer’s/brain health, while also recognizing Breast Cancer Awareness Month. 🌸

This month, we’ll break these topics down into practical, evidence-informed steps—including how the MIND eating pattern fits into brain-health conversations.

💬 Which topic do you want to understand better?

Your 4-Step Clarity Path🔎 1. Know Your Risk – Understanding your risk factors gives you a starting point and helps ident...
10/01/2026

Your 4-Step Clarity Path

🔎 1. Know Your Risk – Understanding your risk factors gives you a starting point and helps identify what may need more attention.

🧪 2. Ask for Appropriate Testing – The right conversations and testing can provide useful information instead of relying on symptoms or guesswork.

🍽️ 3. Build Steady Meals + Movement – Consistent meals and appropriate movement can support blood sugar, energy, and overall health.

💗 4. Personalize + Follow Up – Your needs can change. Follow-up helps adjust your plan based on your progress, preferences, and goals.

✨ You Don’t Have to Figure It Out Alone – One-on-one nutrition support can help connect the dots and turn information into practical next steps.

💬 Ready for more clarity? Book a one-on-one session at SuePetersen.com.

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