Jo Leccacorvi
8 Diet Culture Beliefs That Belong in the Bin: A Guide for Perimenopausal Women
Navigating nutrition during perimenopause can be overwhelming, especially with diet culture whispering in your ear about what you...
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Jo Leccacorvi
- Jul 21
- 3 min
Dinner inspiration
So I think we’re all in agreement that summer 2024 has been a bit of a shit show and turning it off and back on again hasn’t worked. I...
Jo Leccacorvi
- Jul 12
- 5 min
Navigating irritability during perimenopause: finding your calm in the storm
Perimenopause marks the transitional period leading up to menopause, typically beginning in a woman's 40s, though it can start earlier or...
Jo Leccacorvi
- Jul 6
- 4 min
Understanding and Managing Urinary Issues During Perimenopause
Perimenopause, the transitional phase leading up to menopause, is marked by a variety of physical and emotional changes. Among these,...
Jo Leccacorvi
- Jun 21
- 4 min
Understanding Perimenopause: Navigating the Changes
Perimenopause is a significant phase that brings various changes. Understanding these changes can help you manage them better and where...
Jo Leccacorvi
- Jun 15
- 4 min
Are You Always Thinking About Food?
Navigating perimenopause can feel like an emotional and physical roller coaster. Amongst the hormonal changes, one common struggle many...
Jo Leccacorvi
- Jun 8
- 5 min
Why Restrictive Diets Are a No-No During Perimenopause
Perimenopause, the transitional phase before menopause, brings about significant hormonal changes that can affect your body in various...
Jo Leccacorvi
- Jun 2
- 3 min
How Phytoestrogens Can Help Ease Your Perimenopause Symptoms
As women approach the transitional phase of perimenopause, the fluctuations in hormone levels can bring a variety of uncomfortable...
Jo Leccacorvi
- May 17
- 2 min
Bone health during perimenopause and beyond
As women navigate through the of perimenopause, maintaining bone health is crucial. This phase brings about hormonal shifts that can...
Jo Leccacorvi
- May 11
- 3 min
Why a holistic approach is necessary for symptom management during perimenopause
Perimenopause marks a significant phase in a woman's life. It typically begins in your 40s signalling the gradual decline in your sex...
Jo Leccacorvi
- Apr 26
- 2 min
Have you ever experienced decision fatigue?
Do you feel like you're losing control, especially when it comes to making decisions? You're not alone. Many women going through...
Jo Leccacorvi
- Apr 20
- 3 min
Are you curious or confused about HRT?
When it comes to perimenopause, I always say it requires a multi factorial approach, where you need a number of tools in your kit to help...
Jo Leccacorvi
- Apr 13
- 2 min
The Problem with Using the Word ‘Should’
During perimenopause, the word ‘should’ can be a loaded term, laden with expectations, judgments, and often, unrealistic ideals. “I...
Jo Leccacorvi
- Mar 23
- 5 min
Why good gut health is important in perimenopause and beyond
When it comes to managing your perimenopause symptoms, it is essential to have a variety of tools in your box to so you can thrive rather...
Jo Leccacorvi
- Mar 16
- 4 min
Anger During Perimenopause
Have you ever experienced the ‘Peri Rage’? One moment you feel completely fine and in the blink of an eye you feel full of rage or maybe...
Jo Leccacorvi
- Mar 9
- 3 min
How to break free from your inner critic
One of the many symptoms you may experience during perimenopause is anxiety and depression. The chaotic fluctuations of your sex hormones...
Jo Leccacorvi
- Mar 2
- 2 min
Perimenopause challenges
The perimenopause, for some women, may be a time of lots of changes that may feel tricky to navigate. Your sex hormones levels fluctuate...
Jo Leccacorvi
- Feb 24
- 3 min
Counting calories or portion control?
In simple terms, if you want to lose weight you need to eat and drink less calories than you burn, this is known as being in a calorie...
Jo Leccacorvi
- Feb 18
- 3 min
Perimenopause and plant-based foods
Hi, I’m Jo Leccacorvi, Registered Nutritional Therapist, and I’m here to tell you to eat your vegetables. Yes, I did just tell you to eat...
Jo Leccacorvi
- Feb 3
- 2 min
The Power of Protein for Perimenopausal Women
One key nutritional element that is often overlooked during perimenopause is the importance of protein. Perimenopausal women need protein...
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