Sano Health Bursts Heather Richards

In this episode we dive into the fascinating world of metabolic health and why it serves as the crucial foundation for overall health and wellbeing. We'll examine 7 reasons why you should improve your metabolic health and nutrition and lifestyle strategies to do just that!

Menopause is a life stage it is dreaded by women due to the unfavourable symptoms experienced by many.  Also, post-menopause undesirable health outcomes pursue. Are there dietary strategies that can be used to help you through this? In this episode, we discuss the reasons for the symptoms and health outcomes and suggest some foods to include in your diet making this life phase one that can be enjoyed!

In this episode, we discuss using herbs and spices for our health and see how easy it is to incorporate them into our everyday diets. They shouldn’t be forgotten just because we add them to our food in small quantities. We particularly focus on peppercorn that can be used within cooking and used as a condiment. 

Magnesium is required for multiple aspects of health and is used in hundreds of enzymatic reactions. In this episode, we discuss which foods are the best sources of magnesium and the differences in bioavailability between the sources. We look at tips for increasing bioavailability and hence better magnesium status in the body. 

The bright yellow/orange spice turmeric used in Indian cooking has been used medicinally for thousands of years in Ayurvedic medicine. However, are there scientifically proven health benefits? In this episode, we look at the science behind the health benefits. We also explore the value of using turmeric in cooking and consider the use of supplementation for specific therapeutic needs. 

Bloating is a common complaint and can cause much distress and even embarrassment when it results in gas becoming trapped. It can result in severe limitations in the variety of foods that can be eaten. This may lead to nutritional deficiencies and poor health outcomes. In this episode, we discuss how to reduce bloating, what foods to eat, which ones to avoid and how to overhaul your digestive system for long term relief!