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Health Simple On a mission to support post-menopause women to take their health back. Translating food & herbs into everyday nutrition. Sue Petersen, Master's in Nutrition

Creater of clinical meal plans, online courses, & personalized nutrition plans. Clinical Nutritionist | MS | CNS | Herbalist Serving up bite size pieces of nutrition with amazingly healthy style.

Your Breast Screening Plan Should Fit Your RiskBreast screening recommendations depend on your age and individual risk.🩺...
10/13/2026

Your Breast Screening Plan Should Fit Your Risk
Breast screening recommendations depend on your age and individual risk.

🩺 Know the Guidelines – The USPSTF recommends mammograms every 2 years for women ages 40–74 in its screening population.

📅 Stay Consistent – Routine screening can help detect breast cancer before symptoms appear.

🔎 Know Your Risk – Family history, genetics, and personal medical history may affect your screening needs.

💗 High Risk? Ask Questions – You may need a different screening plan or additional tests.

🌸 Age 75 and Beyond – Discuss the benefits and risks of continuing screening with your clinician.

📋 Guidelines Can Differ – Other organizations may recommend different schedules, so personalized guidance matters.

💬 Take the Next Step – Ask your clinician whether your breast screening plan is up to date.

🦴 Bone Care Is More Than a Calcium PillAfter menopause, bone loss can speed up—making a comprehensive bone-health plan e...
10/08/2026

🦴 Bone Care Is More Than a Calcium Pill
After menopause, bone loss can speed up—making a comprehensive bone-health plan especially important.

🌸 Why Menopause Matters
Declining estrogen can increase the rate of bone loss during and after menopause.

🥛 Calcium-Rich Foods Matter
Calcium provides an important building block for bones. Think yogurt, milk, fortified alternatives, leafy greens, and calcium-set tofu.

🍳 Don’t Forget Protein
Protein supports muscle strength and helps maintain the muscle-bone connection that keeps you strong and functional.

☀️ Check Your Vitamin D
Vitamin D helps your body absorb calcium. Your needs may depend on your diet, sun exposure, medications, and health history, so assessment may be appropriate.

🏋️‍♀️ Challenge Your Bones + Muscles
Weight-bearing and resistance activities can help support bone strength and muscle function.

💗 Think Beyond One Nutrient
Bone health is influenced by nutrition, movement, hormones, medications, health history, and more. A personalized approach matters.

🌿 Start With One Small Step
Choose one bone-supporting food to add this week. Small, consistent habits can become part of a stronger bone-health routine.

❤️ Add Nourishment to Your Heart Health PlanA simple meal can be one part of a heart-supportive eating pattern.🥣 Start W...
10/06/2026

❤️ Add Nourishment to Your Heart Health Plan
A simple meal can be one part of a heart-supportive eating pattern.

🥣 Start With Oats
Cook ½ cup oats with milk or an unsweetened alternative. Oats provide soluble fiber, which can support healthy cholesterol levels.

🫐 Add Berries
Top with ½–1 cup berries. They add fiber and plant compounds while bringing natural sweetness.

🌰 Add Nuts
Add a small handful of walnuts or almonds for unsaturated fats, fiber, and plant-based protein.

🥄 Put It Together
Combine warm oats, berries, and nuts. Add cinnamon for flavor without relying on added sugar.

❤️ Why This Works
This combination brings together fiber, healthy fats, and nutrient-dense foods—building blocks of a heart-supportive food pattern.

🩺 Food + Medical Care
Nutrition can support your heart health alongside prescribed medications, screenings, and care from your healthcare team. It does not replace them.

🌿 Make It Personal
Your nutrition needs depend on your health, medications, preferences, and goals.

💬 DM “THRIVE” to ask about personalized nutrition support.

10/03/2026

Who knew a grass could be a culinary favorite in the kitchen?

Lemongrass leaves bring personality and flavor to the kitchen, wrapping them up for soups, stews, and teas keeps the tight. Store in freezer or dry with dehydrator and store in glass canning jars.

The wellness benefits, including antioxidant polyphenols, anti-inflammatory potential, and being a caffeine-free hydration option.

A practical tip for using them is to reduce salt and add bright flavor to teas.

🌸 Health Priorities for Your Next ChapterOctober is a great time to focus on the health areas that matter most as you mo...
10/02/2026

🌸 Health Priorities for Your Next Chapter
October is a great time to focus on the health areas that matter most as you move through menopause and beyond.

🌿 Menopause Is a Natural Transition
Hormonal changes are a normal part of aging, but your health risks are individual. Your history, lifestyle, family history, and health markers all matter.

❤️ Cardiovascular Health
Heart health deserves attention because risk factors can change during and after menopause. Nutrition, movement, sleep, and regular checkups all play a role.

🦴 Bone Health
Declining estrogen can affect bone density. Protein, calcium-rich foods, strength training, and appropriate screening can support healthy aging.

🩸 Type 2 Diabetes
Blood sugar regulation can change with age and body-composition changes. Balanced meals, movement, sleep, and knowing your numbers can help you stay informed.

🧠Brain Health + Alzheimer’s
Brain health is another important part of your next chapter. The MIND eating pattern emphasizes foods such as leafy greens, berries, nuts, whole grains, beans, and fish.

🌸 Don’t Forget Breast Health
October is also Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Stay current with recommended screenings and talk with your healthcare provider about your individual risk.

💗 Your Health Is Personal
You don’t need to tackle everything at once. Which topic do you most want to understand?
❤️ Heart Health
🦴 Bone Health
🩸 Blood Sugar
🧠 Brain Health

Your next chapter deserves a health plan that is personal—not based on a one-size-fits-all checklist. October gives us an opportunity to talk about four important areas: cardiovascular health, osteoporosis, type 2 diabetes, and Alzheimer’s/brain health, while also recognizing Breast Cancer Awareness Month. 🌸

This month, we’ll break these topics down into practical, evidence-informed steps—including how the MIND eating pattern fits into brain-health conversations.

💬 Which topic do you want to understand better?

Your 4-Step Clarity Path🔎 1. Know Your Risk – Understanding your risk factors gives you a starting point and helps ident...
10/01/2026

Your 4-Step Clarity Path

🔎 1. Know Your Risk – Understanding your risk factors gives you a starting point and helps identify what may need more attention.

🧪 2. Ask for Appropriate Testing – The right conversations and testing can provide useful information instead of relying on symptoms or guesswork.

🍽️ 3. Build Steady Meals + Movement – Consistent meals and appropriate movement can support blood sugar, energy, and overall health.

💗 4. Personalize + Follow Up – Your needs can change. Follow-up helps adjust your plan based on your progress, preferences, and goals.

✨ You Don’t Have to Figure It Out Alone – One-on-one nutrition support can help connect the dots and turn information into practical next steps.

💬 Ready for more clarity? Book a one-on-one session at SuePetersen.com.

You don’t need another bottle. You might need a plan.🛒 Supplements Are One Piece – A product may have a role, but it can...
09/26/2026

You don’t need another bottle. You might need a plan.

🛒 Supplements Are One Piece – A product may have a role, but it can’t replace personalized support.

🧪 Start With Testing – Your labs and health history provide important context.

🍽️ Look at Food – Meals should fit your goals, preferences, and routine.

🚶‍♀️ Consider Movement – Activity is part of the bigger picture for metabolic health.

😴 Don’t Forget Sleep – Sleep affects energy, appetite, and recovery.

🧘‍♀️ Consider Stress – Stress can influence eating, sleep, and energy.

🔄 Follow-Up Matters – Your plan can change as your needs and goals change.

✨ Build a Strategy – Know what matters for you and what to do next.

💬 Ready to stop guessing and start with a plan built around YOU? DM “CLARITY” to learn about one-on-one nutrition support.

🌿 Cinnamon, Berberine & Magnesium: What Should You Know?Supplements may have a role, but they aren’t one-size-fits-all.🧪...
09/24/2026

🌿 Cinnamon, Berberine & Magnesium: What Should You Know?
Supplements may have a role, but they aren’t one-size-fits-all.

🧪 The Evidence Matters
Research on these supplements is mixed. Potential benefits don’t mean they’re guaranteed to work for everyone.

🌿 Cinnamon
Some research suggests cinnamon may influence blood sugar, but results vary based on the product and person.

💊 Berberine
Berberine has been studied for glucose metabolism, but it can interact with medications and isn’t appropriate for everyone.

⚡ Magnesium
Magnesium supports many body functions. Whether supplementation is appropriate depends on your diet, health, medications, and individual needs.

⚠️More Isn’t Always Better
Supplements can have side effects and interactions. “Natural” doesn’t automatically mean risk-free.

🩺 Your Health History Matters
Medications, kidney or other health conditions, pregnancy, and individual needs can change whether a supplement is appropriate.

📋 Bring Your Full List
Tell your healthcare team about every supplement and medication you take so they can help you make informed decisions.

💬 Bring your complete supplement list to a qualified clinician.

09/23/2026

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