Nutrition
Why is Nutrition important?
What we eat and drink provides us with the building blocks for our body to do what it needs to do. With a nutritionally balanced intake – right for you at your stage in life, you can support your energy, mood, and lower the risk of chronic illness.
As our bodies change during the menopause and perimenopause, so do our nutritional needs. As women we are often juggling work, family, friends, hobbies and more, and food & nutrition can be the first part of our daily lives that is affected by lack of time, stress, and our emotions. Skipping meals, snacking on sugar and coffee to “just get through” all begins to affect our sense of self, health and vitality. In turn this can result in problems with hormones, joints, digestion, skin, mood and more.
Working with a dietician can help you to create new habits around how you eat, move, sleep and connect with others. In turn this can help to alleviate some of the symptoms that often accompany the menopause – as well as protecting your health as you go into later life. Scroll down to see our recommended experts.
We are pleased to partner with City Dieticians to offer our patients nutritional advice.
City Dieticians was founded in 2018 by Sophie Medlin - a well-recognised consultant dietitian in London with expertise in gastrointestinal and colorectal health.
Dietitians train alongside doctors, nurses and other healthcare professionals to apply the science of nutrition to medicine and to develop individualised dietary treatment plans. Dietitians are the only nutrition professionals who are trained and registered to provide dietary advice for medical conditions.
Sophie leads a team who are able to treat patients for a wide range of conditions, from IBS & gastrointestinal issues to weight management as well as advising on how to eat to feel well and stay healthy. You can be seen in person or via video link.
If you are an existing patient, and would like to some individual nutritional advice and support, please email enquires@citydieticians.co.uk and put ‘Clinic51 recommended consultation’ as the title or call 0207 6327582.
Jeanette Townsend: Holistic Health & Nutrition Coach
Jeanette is a holistic health and nutrition coach specialising in helping women, particularly those over 40, create habits and a mindset that support vibrant health, sustainable weight loss, and renewed energy.
With more than 20 years’ experience in the food industry, she combines expert knowledge with a compassionate approach to guide women towards healthier, happier lives.
Her coaching is built around four pillars — mindset, nutrition, lifestyle and personalised support — through 1:1 coaching, practical food prep workshops and mini challenges
Jeanette understands how overwhelming it can feel to be bombarded with advice, frustrated with your progress or guilty about slipping back into old patterns. She works alongside you to create simple, nourishing routines that fit your life and bring lasting results without complicated diets or extreme restrictions.
Find out more about Jeanette’s coaching and group programmes below, including an exclusive offer for Clinic51 patients.
Bespoke 1:1 coaching | group resets
Jeanette Townsend’s bespoke 1:1 coaching and group resets help women:
• Develop enjoyable habits that actually work for their body and lifestyle
• Build a mindset that keeps them motivated, focused and resilient
• Support digestion, reduce bloating and feel more energised and clear-headed
• Understand nutrition in a way that supports their stage of life — not the latest trend
The foundation of her approach rests on three pillars: sustainable lifestyle habits, mindset & motivation, and balanced nutrition. By working on these together, Jeanette helps women gain confidence, clarity and a sense of control over their health — and continue building on their success long after the programme ends.
A typical 1:1 coaching package would include:
3 personalised 1:1 coaching sessions (online) - which take place over 6 weeks
Weekly check-ins to support habit change, mindset growth, and accountability
Tailored strategies to reduce bloating, boost energy, and improve digestion
Support to ditch the diet mentality and feel empowered in lifestyle choices
Tools to help break free from emotional eating and all-or-nothing thinking
Clients are welcome to book a 20 minute discovery call with Jeanette before booking a package.
Clinic51 patients will also receive a free Food Planning guide and access to an exclusive interview:
Learn about the benefits of meal planning for supporting your health and weight.
Get a step-by-step guide to meal planning.
Access a list of 'clean foods' from the top 3 supermarkets to help with your choices.
£795