Healthy Eating for Mums to Be, New Mums and Peri/Menopausal Women With E-J Lacon

Do you know the best foods to eat based on your time in life? In this episode of the Writing with Purpose podcast, I chat with E-J Lacon, certified personal trainer and coach, about the importance of healthy nutrition for women during pregnancy, postnatal, perimenopause and menopause. There’s so much value packed into this conversation as we chat about avoiding processed foods and opting for a high-fat, low-carbohydrate diet. As a new mum who runs her own personal training and coaching business, E-J understands the significance of looking after herself to provide the best for her baby. She highlights the benefits of raw and lightly cooked vegetables and the potential nutrient loss in overcooked foods. In this episode, we unpack:  The importance of a balanced diet with protein, carbohydrates, and good fats Cooking with oils and fats for taste and health Foods to avoid when pregnant or reaching menopause Staying hydrated, batch cooking and how to cook for optimal nutrition Changes in taste and the benefits of eating smaller, more frequent meals Please connect with E-J on social media to learn more, and if you’re local to Cambridge, England, visit one of her face-to-face community groups. Email Website Facebook LinkedIN _ _ _ A new episode is released every Saturday at 8 am. Please remember to subscribe, share and leave your thoughts as a review. This generous act helps other listeners find the podcast on their chosen platform and allows me to continue providing valuable insight and resources for you to gain from. Please connect with me on your preferred platform by ⁠visiting my links page Access a free journal planner Join my bi-weekly Writing and Nature Connection ⁠newsletter⁠ Listen to my collaboration podcast, Soulful Reawakening