From Library Journal
Menopause is often associated with some level of physical and emotional discomfort. Fortunately, diet can play an important role in relieving some of these negative side effects. After a brief review of menopause, Moquette-Magee, a dietitian and author of Fight Fat and Win Cookbook (Chronimed, 1994), outlines "ten diet commandments" aimed at preventing discomfort and disease. Although some of the jargon may be technical, it is always followed by a simple review and practical guidelines. Moquette-Magee's philosophy is one of moderation, not abstinence, and the goals she sets are attainable. This is not a recipe book (the few recipes included are insignificant) but an important precursor?a nutritional sourcebook that may help ease the transitional phase of menopause. As one of the few books devoted to this topic, it is highly recommended for general collections.?Lisa A. Errico-Cox, Nassau Community Coll., Garden City, N.Y.
Copyright 1996 Reed Business Information, Inc.
Book Description
A natural, simple-to-follow program to help women feel great--introducing the "nutritional Ten Commandments" for menopause and beyond. For every woman who is experiencing or approaching menopause, here is a sound, healthful nutrition program that can safely reduce the many subtle and not-so-subtle side-effects of changing hormone levels. In the engaging, down-to-earth style of her bestselling book Fight Fat & Win, Elaine Moquette-Magee shows how the right diet can minimize menopause symptoms such as hot flashes, insomnia, headaches, and mood changes, while increasing energy, slowing the aging process, and helping to ward off heart disease, cancer, and osteoporosis. By following this program and its Ten Commandments, women can not only have a healthier menopause, but a healthier later life as well. Ways to "up your estrogen" naturally, without hormone replacement therapy.
*Delicious recipes that are high in all the needed nutrients but low in fat. *Up-to-the-minute information on nutritional breakthroughs such as antioxidants and phytochemicals. *Ways that the right diet can minimize the health risks if a woman does choose to take estrogen.
ELAINE MOQUETTE-MAGEE (Pleasant Hill, California) is a registered dietician and nutrician consultant. She is the author of several books on healthy eating, including Fight Fat & Win.
From the Publisher
An simple-to-follow approach to managing menopause naturally through a sound nutrition program. Describes various ways to reduce menopausal symptoms as well as increase energy and ward off cancer, heart disease, and osteoporosis. Features tips on how women can up their estrogen naturally instead of using risky hormone replacement therapy. Contains the latest information on such new areas of research as antioxidants and phytochemicals. Includes 30 delicious recipes which combine all the right food and nutrients. Packed with nutrition tables and charts for easy reference.
From the Back Cover
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
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.
