Good nutriton will bring life long benefit and assist to you cope with the biological effects, associated health risks and psychological outcomes of the life transitions.

Developing healthy eating habits may help reduce any unpleasant symptoms of early menopause.

Healthy Eating

 Perhaps the most important factors in approaching any eating plan are about being able to follow the diet basics. More...  

Dietary Guidelines

The Dietary Guidelines for Australian Adults recommend four simple points to healthy eating. Find out...

Phytoestrogens

The ideal diet is high in fibre, vegetables, fish protein, unprocessed cereals and grains, and mono-unsaturated fat, not saturated (animal) fat. Where do phytoestrogens fit in? Find out...

Menus for Healthy Eating

Menus with nutrition analysis suitable for women over 35 years, that are high in calcium, low in saturated fat and salt, moderate in sugar and high in fibre. Learn more...

Nutrition FAQs

Answers to the top 50 commonly asked questions from nutritionist Catherine Saxelby. Learn more...

Further Resources

 Healthy Eating (81.94 KB)

 Nutritional Tips (68.22 KB)

All books from the Jean Hailes Foundation for Women's Health Shop

Nutrition for Life By Catherine Saxelby (2005) An excellent family reference book on all matters related to nutrition and is highly recommended. Color Me Healthy By Rita Erlich & Dr Alice Murkies (2001) Its message is simple and positive: eat (almost) everything. If Not Dieting, Then What? By Dr Rick Kausman (1998) Is a straightforward, no-nonsense guide to weight management.

Zest By Catherine Saxelby & Jennene Plumber

Choosing the Right Stuff : The Official Shoppers' Guide to Food Additives and Labels, Kilojoules and Fat Content
By Food Standards Australia New Zealand

Nutrition Australia

Content updated March 30, 2006