BE HEALTHY WITH AMANDA
I’m Amanda, a nutritional therapist with over 14 years of experience, and the author of Feel Good for Menopause. I spend much of my work supporting women over 40, 50, and 60 as they navigate the changes that come with this stage of life.
So much shifts in our second half of life, yet many women don’t receive the information they need to age with strength, confidence, and optimism.
This podcast was created to change that. It helps women understand their nutritional needs and support their health in a simple, realistic way. I share up-to-date nutrition and lifestyle advice you can easily apply to everyday life.
Nutrition and lifestyle guidance for women who expect more from their wellbeing.
BE HEALTHY WITH AMANDA
038 Free Member Preview: Upgrade Your Snacks & Transform Your Health with Olive Oil
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First, we explore the reality of modern snacking. With around 90% of UK snacks now classified as ultra-processed, it is easy to fall into the trap of foods engineered around the “bliss point” of sugar, salt and fat. These hyper-palatable combinations override satiety signals and make it incredibly difficult to stop at just one.
You’ll learn:
- Why snack timing matters, especially in midlife
- How insulin sensitivity changes throughout the day
- Why whole nuts behave differently in the body compared to nut butters and processed bars
- Practical snack upgrades that support blood sugar, gut health and appetite control
Then we move to olive oil, one of the most researched and historically trusted foods in the Mediterranean diet. Amanda explains why extra virgin olive oil is not just a cooking fat but a powerful source of polyphenols, anti-inflammatory compounds and heart-protective monounsaturated fats.
Inside this episode:
- The science behind olive oil and cellular ageing
- What telomeres are and why they matter
- How olive oil supports gene expression and cardiovascular health
- How much to use and how to use it properly
Two simple weekly actions:
- Upgrade your snacks to real, whole foods.
- Intentionally increase your intake of high-quality extra virgin olive oil.
Get in touch with Amanda:
- Be Healthy with Amanda members podcast
- Subscribe here - £5.99 / month
- Email: hello@amandaryder.co.uk
- Buy Amanda's book - Feel Good for Menopause here
- Follow Amanda on Instagram @amandarydernutrition
