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As a certified Nutritional Therapist, I specialise in creating personalised nutrition and lifestyle plans that align with your unique needs and goals.

Please go to wwwvictoriajohnstonnutrition.co.uk to book a free 20 minute wellness check call.

05/06/2026

‼️Did you know NATURAL strategies can support GLP-1 production?

IN REALITY Their effects are much smaller than those of prescription GLP-1 medications. Weight loss will take longer.

A MASSIVE POSITIVE Their effects are sustainable UNLIKE the effects of GLP-1 meds.

Foods with particularly strong GLP-1-promoting potential:
A meal built around:
30–40 g protein
High-fiber vegetables
Beans or lentils
A source of healthy fat

Choose nutrient dense foods that fill you up, provide your body with nutrients that will balance blood sugar and increase metabolism.

If the goal is maximizing natural GLP-1 production, the strongest evidence-based combination is:
High protein intake
High fiber intake (especially legumes and soluble fiber)
Regular exercise
Good sleep

These habits tend to reinforce one another and can improve satiety even without medication.

Whether you are taking weight loss meds, or not, if appetite control, blood sugar management, or reducing food cravings is your goal, please get in contact and we can have a free chat 💚

Www.Victoriajohnstonnutrition.co.uk
07931412867

18/05/2026

Why Perimenopause Steals Your Sleep 🥱

As progesterone declines in perimenopause, something happens in your brain.

Progesterone is your body’s natural GABA-enhancing hormone — it binds directly to GABA-A receptors, creating that beautiful feeling of calm, ease, and mental quiet that lets you fall and stay asleep.

When progesterone drops 75–90%, your brain loses its primary natural sedative. Your nervous system becomes hyperexcitable. Thoughts race. You wake at 3am for no reason. Anxiety arrives uninvited.

Thankfully, this is not insomnia, it is a GABA deficit, and there are targeted supplements and foods that may help:

🌿 Lavender helps our bodies make serotonin which our bodies convert to melatonin, our sleep hormone.

🍌 Magnesium - through glutamate modulation kills the “wired but tired” neuronal hyperexcitability. It also has a calming effect on the Amygdala which regulates our fight and flight response.
🤓 It needs to be a type of magnesium that will pass through the blood brain barrier.

🍒 Foods such as tart cherries, kiwis, bananas, almonds, pumpkin seeds, walnuts, turkey and chicken, milk and yogurt. These all contain products that are serotonin precursors.

💚 It is best to work with a qualified health professional when chosing targeted supplements. Picking the right supplement will ensure that they are absorbed and that they hit the right spot!
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IF YOU ARE GOING THROUGH PERI-MENOPAUSE/ MENOPAUSE I will be doing a workshop in Braunton on:
‘How to build residence during hormonal change’.

Pm me for details, or message below.

15/05/2026

Although many of us may experience similar symptoms, no two people are exactly the same. Our bodies, minds, lifestyles, experiences, and emotional needs are all unique, which means the support that helps one person may not work in the same way for another. Healing and wellbeing are not one-size-fits-all journeys. What brings balance, comfort, or progress for one individual may look completely different for someone else. By recognising and respecting these differences, we can find approaches that truly support our own physical and emotional wellbeing in a way that feels right for us ❤️
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11/05/2026

Us ladies take on so much without even realising what we’ve signed up for. By the time perimenopause/ menopause hits, our worlds often seem stressful, complicated, and at times completely overwhelming. We find ourselves longing for the carefree ease of our 20s again.

I arrived at perimenopause exhausted, overstimulated and emotionally stretched thin. Then…. wham….. GCSEs all over again!!! 😱 Except this time I’m dealing with a stressed-out teen taking their frustrations out on me, whilst my hormones also seem to be bullying me!

In our 30s and 40s, we’re busy building our lives. Taking on mortgages, climbing the career ladder, raising children, supporting partners, juggling households. Most of us never had the time, or the knowledge, to think about perimenopause.
Little did we know that we should have been RESILIENCE TRAINING! 💪🏻 Nourishing our bodies, priortising exercise, regulating our nervous system, instead we were slowly draining ourselves!

Coping with hormonal change can be hard. Coping with stress AND hormonal change is s++t! Excuse my French 🤭.

If you feel like you are trying to carry a tower of laundry through a thunderstorm while someone asks what’s for dinner?

I have a question for you:
Would you benefit from a workshop that provides information on how to support and nourish yourself through hormonal change, a place where you can ask questions? If so please leave a message below or PM me.

30/04/2026

IBS isn’t just a “gut issue” — it’s often linked to a wider inflammatory state in the body that can impact both your physical health and your mental wellbeing.

Bloating, pain, fatigue, anxiety… it’s all connected.

The good news? Small, consistent dietary and lifestyle changes can make a real difference in calming that inflammation and improving symptoms.

Things that can help:
• Following a low FODMAP approach (when appropriate)
• Supporting your gut with the right prebiotics & probiotics
• Eating at regular, balanced times
• Managing stress levels (your gut-brain connection is powerful)
• Prioritising good quality sleep
• Staying well hydrated

There’s no one-size-fits-all with IBS, but understanding your body and giving it the right support can be a game changer.
PM me if you’d like help managing your IBS.

27/04/2026

IBS (Irritable Bowel Syndrome) can be frustrating and unpredictable.

Common symptoms:
• Bloating & gas
• Abdominal pain or cramping
• Diarrhea, constipation, or both
• Changes in bowel habits
• Feeling like you haven’t fully emptied your bowels

Possible causes & triggers:
• Stress & anxiety
• Food sensitivities (like dairy, gluten, or high-FODMAP foods)
• Gut-brain connection issues
• Hormonal changes
• Imbalance in gut bacteria

✨ Everyone’s triggers are different.
💕 Learning about your body and its triggers is key to healing.
⭐️ Follow me for healing methods and IBS insights.

23/04/2026

Understanding IBS:

IBS affects millions of people worldwide, causing symptoms like abdominal pain, bloating, and altered bowel movements. Understanding IBS is the first step towards its successful management.
Let’s delve into what IBS is and how it impacts daily life. Follow me for more on IBS.

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21/04/2026

Irritable Bowel Syndrome affects millions worldwide, causing symptoms like abdominal pain, bloating, and altered bowel habits.

Understanding IBS is the first step towards effective management. Let’s delve into what IBS is and how it impacts daily life. Follow me for more on IBS.

04/04/2026

✨ What is your body’s antioxidant status — and why it matters for longevity ✨
Your antioxidant status is basically your body’s ability to neutralise oxidative stress — the damage caused by free radicals (unstable molecules produced by stress, pollution, poor diet, and even normal metabolism).

💥 When free radicals > antioxidants → inflammation rises 🌿 When antioxidants are strong → your body stays in balance

So what do antioxidants actually do?
🛡️ Protect your cells from damage 🧬 Support DNA repair 🔥 Reduce chronic inflammation 🧠 Support brain, heart & immune health ⏳ Slow processes linked to ageing and disease
Over time, better antioxidant status = lower risk of chronic conditions + better longevity

🥗 HOW TO BUILD A STRONG ANTIOXIDANT DEFENCE:
Think colour, variety, consistency
🌱 Chlorophyll-rich foods (deep greens) Spinach, kale, rocket, parsley, spirulina → support detox pathways & cellular health
🍇 Polyphenol-rich foods (plant compounds) Berries, dark chocolate, olives, green tea, coffee → powerful anti-inflammatory & protective effects
🌶️ Herbs & spices (small but mighty) Turmeric, ginger, cinnamon, oregano, cloves → concentrated antioxidant boosters
🍅 Colourful plants = diverse protection Red (tomatoes), purple (berries), orange (carrots), green (leafy veg)

💡 The key isn’t perfection — it’s consistency + diversity Eat a wide range of plant foods regularly, and your body builds resilience over time.
Your daily choices quietly shape your long-term health.

30/03/2026

Feeling under the weather? Struggling to get your energy levels back to normal? Or maybe worried about an aspect of your health?

Have you considered private health screening?

I work both independently and alongside the healthcare professionals at:

https://www.privatehealthprofessionals.co.uk/

Their expert GPs offer comprehensive health assessments, including testing for:
• Thyroid function
• Liver and kidney function
• Cholesterol and blood lipids
• Blood glucose levels
• Essential nutrients

Understanding your results is the first step. From there, I can support you in making realistic, sustainable dietary and lifestyle changes to help optimise your health markers and support your immediate and long term wellbeing.

Take control of your health today!

Book in a free Wellness Call with me to discuss the first steps.

https://www.victoriajohnstonnutrition.co.uk/
07931412867

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