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Feeling Tired? Could Low Iron Be Part of the Problem? Feeling tired is common. Busy lives, poor sleep, stress and illness can

Have You Checked Your Bone Health? Most of us know the importance of checking our blood pressure, cholesterol and keeping up to

GLP-1 medications help reduce appetite and support weight loss — but the scale alone doesn’t tell you what kind of weight you’re

Perimenopause is the transition phase before menopause. Hormone levels change and can cause a wide range of physical and emotional symptoms. Many

When appetite is reduced, protein density matters. These examples show how much protein you actually get per normal serving—not idealised portions. Animal-based

Reduced appetite = reduced protein (unless planned) When portions shrink, protein intake often drops first. Many people feel full after only a

Despite eating regularly, many adults—especially women—fall short on protein. Common reasons include: Skipping or under-doing protein at breakfast Relying on toast, cereal,

Protein gets a lot of airtime in nutrition conversations—and for good reason. It’s not about chasing gym-bro macros or living on chicken