Someone once said to me, “If only they had told me about the weight gain that can occur as a result of menopause, then I would have done something earlier.”

Eliminating core food groups in favour of trending diets can increase the risk of nutrient deficiencies and diet-related chronic diseases. One such trend is the popular low-carb diet, which often cuts out carbohydrate-rich foods like breads and cereals. However, this food group provides essential nutrients including B vitamins, iron, zinc, magnesium, calcium, selenium, and dietary fibre.

Let’s talk sunshine. Not just beach days and backyard barbies, we’re talking about Vitamin D, often called the “sunshine vitamin,” and...