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Good Food for a Healthy Menopause
Nutrition expert Elaine Moquette-Magee gives you all the dietary advice you need to manage your menopause naturally and comfortably. By following her "10 Diet Commandments for Menopause and Beyond," you can alleviate discomfort, minimize the risks associated with hormone replacement therapy, and slow down the aging process. Discover:
- How to increase your estrogen naturally
- The best ways to increase your energy level, and ward off cancer, heart disease, and osteoporosis
- The latest information on antioxidants and phytochemicals
- Nutrition tables and charts for easy reference
- Simple and delicious recipes that incorporate all the right foods and nutrients
Description
Includes bibliographical references (p. 260-262) and index.
About the Author
ELAINE MOQUETTE-MAGEE is a Registered Dietician and consumer nutrition expert. She has consulted for Dole Foods, the California Department of Health Services, several supermarket chains, and other companies and government groups. The author of five books, including Fight Fat & Win!: How to Eat a Low-Fat Diet Without Changing Your Life and 200 Kid-Tested Ways to Lower the Fat in Your Child's Favorite Foods, Ms. Moquette-Magee lives in Pleasant Hill, California.
Table of Contents
HOW MENOPAUSE AFFECTS YOUR BODY.
Menopause, Medically Speaking.
To Take Hormones or Not to Take Hormones.
HOW DIET CAN MAKE YOU FEEL BETTER.
Menu for a More Comfortable Menopause.
Upping Your Estrogen Naturally.
Good Nutrition Can Keep You Young.
Eating for Energy.
HOW DIET CAN HELP PREVENT DISEASE.
A Strong Diet for Strong Bones: Preventing Osteoporosis.
It's Never Too Late: Preventing Cancer and Heart Disease.
HOW TO FOLLOW THE 10 DIET COMMANDMENTS.
Making the 10 Diet Commandments Part of Your Daily Routine.
Monitoring Your Progress.
Appendices.
Bibliography.
Index.