Take control of your menopause symptoms the tasty way with this cookbook full of delicious, nutritious recipes that are full of health benefits tailored specifically to you. Discover foods that will help to beat hot flushes, boost collagen for smoother skin, help you with heart and bone health, soothe insomnia and digestive troubles and a whole host of other benefits.
WELCOME
Optimise YOUR DIET for MENOPAUSE • Learn what happens to your body in menopause and why it’s important to eat a healthy, balanced diet, packed with specific key nutrients
FOODS TO MINIMISE OR AVOID • Limit these to very occasional treats
TOP 10 MENOPAUSE FOODS
Stop the symptoms
EAT TO BEAT MENOPAUSE SYMPTOMS • Quick and easy recipes to help balance hormones and combat midlife health challenges
SEEDS of change • Could a sprinkling of goodness in your daily diet help to offset debilitating menopause symptoms?
EAT TO BEAT HOT FLUSHES • These healthy – and delicious – recipes can help ease those annoying menopausal symptoms
Turn down THE HEAT • Head East for easy soups and stir-fries, based around tofu and vegetables to control hot flushes
Is your. F.OOD giving you a HANGOVER? • Your favourite meals could be having a big impact on your health – without you even realising
Kitchen cupboard LOVE • Looking for ways to boost your wellbeing on a budget? Your shelves could hold the solution
HAPPINESS on a plate • Could your diet be the reason you’re feeling low? Stop food affecting your emotions with these expert tricks
9 spoons of superfoods • Need extra energy, a shot of winter immunity or some tummy TLC? These mouthfuls offer a wellbeing boost
MASTER YOUR metabolism • Forget blaming your weight on a slow metabolic rate. Here’s what you can do to take back control and give it a boost
6 WAYS TO MAKE YOUR METABOLISM WORK HARDER • Gender, genes and hormones all play a part in your met-rate and, to a certain extent, you’re born as either a slow or a fast burner. But that’s not to say it can’t change…
METABOLISM MYTHS – BUSTED! • Think you know how yours works? Think again…
EAT TO BOOST DIGESTION • Fibre-rich meals to help prevent bloating and cramps, and keep you regular
The HAPPY GUT challenge • If you’re suffering with digestion difficulties, perhaps it’s time to think green and get more plants on your plate. Here’s how…
EAT TO BEAT INSOMNIA • If you struggle to drift off at night these soporific foods are a great dinner solution for a restful sleep
Eat your way to MORE ENERGY • Do you always feel tired? Personalising your diet to boost your vitality is easier than you think…
3 ENERGISING WORKOUTS • Personal trainer Chloe Bowler** reveals how to keep energy levels going throughout the day
EAT TO BEAT STRESS • Cooking is a great way to wind down and these recipes include ingredients to help lower levels of the stress hormone cortisol
SMOOTH operators • Get a collagen lift from your diet, as well as cosmetics, to smooth out any lines and fix dehydrated skin
Light bites
Herring smørrebrød
Hummus
Gado gado
Bowls of goodness • Feast in style with one of these mouth-watering recipes…
Poke bowl
Wild rice salad with miso dressing
Mains
Reclaim your WAIST • Declining oestrogen can mean an expanding waistline. These suppers, all under 500 calories, may help
Stuffed mackerel
Prawn and broccoli rice bowl
Miso-glazed salmon and kimchi fried rice
Chicken stuffed with basil
Duck and healthy greens salad
Portuguese-style beef skewers with French...