🦢 Navigating Menopause With Grace

PLUS Lemon & Spinach Rice Recipe

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Live Well Now
September 05, 2023

Welcome To The Most Read Women’s Empowerment Newsletter!

Today On the Menu:

👩‍🎓 Today In Women’s History: Hannah Wormington

🍎 The Health Corner: Lemon & Spinach Rice Recipe To Try With Family

🧘 Self Improvement: Navigating Menopause With Grace

Read Time: 3 Mins

On This Today In Women’s History:

September 5, 1915: 

Hannah Wormington

Hannah Wormington, studied and compared American Paleo-Indian artifacts with European anthropological findings, also studied minerals from those areas and eastern Colorado, resistance to women scientists prevented her talents from being utilized but she remained a model for women in interdisciplinary archaeology

LEMON & SPINACH RICE WITH FETA

👍 Live Well Now Approved

You Will Need:

1 tbsp rapeseed oil

2 onions (320g), finely chopped

3 large garlic cloves, sliced

300g easy-cook brown rice

700ml hot vegetable stock, made with 1 tsp bouillon powder

400g frozen spinach

15g dill, finely chopped

1 lemon, zested, 1/2 juiced, 1/2 cut into 4 wedges

40g walnuts, chopped

75g feta, crumbled

Directions:

1. Heat the oil in a large pan over a medium heat and fry the onions and garlic for 10 mins, stirring often until softened.

2. Tip in the rice, then the stock, frozen spinach and half each of the dill and lemon zest. Cover, reduce the heat to low and cook for 25 mins until the rice is tender.

3. Scatter over the remaining dill and lemon zest, the nuts and feta, then gently toss together along with the lemon juice. Serve half of the rice straightaway with two lemon wedges on the side for squeezing over. Leave the rest of the rice to cool completely and keep chilled for up to three days. Reheat in the microwave until piping hot, then serve with the remaining lemon wedges.

Cook Time: 40mins | Servings: 4

Calories: 415 cals | 15g Protein | 67g Carbs | 17g Fat

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Each time a woman stands up for herself, she stands up for all women”

- Maya Angelou

NAVIGATING MENOPAUSE WITH GRACE

As we gracefully enter our 40s, it's common to notice changes in our energy levels. Busy lives, responsibilities, and the natural aging process can sometimes leave us feeling less energetic than we'd like. The good news is that there are simple steps you can take today to naturally boost your energy without any special equipment or products. Here are three easy tips to consider:

  1. Prioritizing Self-Care: Menopause often brings with it a wave of physical and emotional changes. Prioritizing self-care during this time is essential, allowing you to manage symptoms, reduce stress, and maintain your overall well-being. Remember, taking care of yourself enables you to continue caring for those you love.

  2. Embracing Change: Menopause signifies the end of one chapter and the beginning of another. It's a chance to embrace change, redefine your identity, and explore new passions. Acknowledging this transition is an act of self-empowerment, showing that you value your growth and self-discovery.

  3. Educating Yourself: Knowledge is power. Educating yourself about menopause, its symptoms will empowers you to make informed decisions about your health. Stay tuned! We will be covering more aspects of menopause in this newsletter as well.

Until tomorrow,

Live Well Now Team

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