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ShutterstockIt’s a question people ask often: does menopause cause weight gain? Women commonly put on weight as they enter menopause. Research shows women aged 46-57 gain an average of 2.1kg over five years. But like many things related to weight, all is not what it seems, and the relationship between menopause and weight gain is not straightforward. Here’s everything you need to know about menopausal weight gain and what you can do about it. What typically happens to women’s bodies during menopause? Menopause marks the natural end of the reproductive stage of a woman’s life. It officially starts when a...

Pumpkin Seeds – Benefits, Nutrition, Precaution & Recipes Blog - HealthifyMe Blog - HealthifyMe - The definitive guide to weight loss, fitness and living a healthier life. The tiny, edible seeds of the pumpkin hold a lot more nutrition than you think. Despite being so tiny, pumpkin seeds are rich in critical nutrients that our bodies need. As a result, pumpkin seeds have numerous health benefits, one of them being weight loss. In addition, pumpkin seeds make our meals healthy while adding their own unique flavour and crunch.  The available variety of pumpkin seeds in the market come in various...

Raspberry Filled Chocolate Bites There is no world for me where raspberries and chocolate aren’t perfect together. It’s just such a good combo! Here’s a really SIMPLE and FUN, food-craft to make with the kiddos this weekend! Just 4 simple ingredients to make these impressive little fruit-filled chocolate treats at home! Fresh berries are mashed and lightly sweetened with raw honey, then thickened using chia seeds and finished with a crispy coat of dark chocolate. When shopping for ingredients: Look for a higher percentage of cacao for the chocolate chips, and always read the ingredients. There are always lots of...

Serves: 8 muffins Irish cheese in a blueberry muffin? Just wait ‘til you try it – Kerrygold Blarney Castle will make a believer out of anyone. The mild cow’s milk cheese gives a creaminess to the muffins and adds to the moistness that Kerrygold Butter brings. One bite and you’ll agree – baking is better with cheese! Ingredients: 3 cups all-purpose flour 1 cup sugar 1 cup coarse cornmeal 2 tablespoons baking powder 1 teaspoon sea salt 1 cup wild Maine blueberries 1 cup Kerrygold Blarney Castle Cheese, grated 1 1/2 cups buttermilk 8 ounces Kerrygold Unsalted Butter, melted 2...

   I decided to cook sausages for my dinner today. I had found a recipe on Eating Well 101 for a delicious looking pan sausage dish.  Garlic Butter Sausages & Broccoli Skillet.Quick, easy and nourishing the original recipe feed four people. I cut the recipe in half to feed only two, and in fact I actually cut it in half yet again to feed only one person, myself.  I froze the the other four sausages from the package individually to enjoy another time.  To freeze them individually, I wrapped each one first in some waxed paper, completely encasing it.  Then...