Menopause marks the end of a woman's menstrual cycles. This is a time where oestrogen levels drop significantly, causing discomfort through various symptoms. A number of strategies can be employed to soften the effects of menopause. Nutrition is one of them. This page gives an overview on the research that has been done, and how food can help menopausal women.
- A Natural Approach to Menopause - comprehensive article by Vegan Lifestyle Coach
- A Natural Approach to Menopause - by PCRM.org (shorter version of the above article)
- Going Vegan for Menopause - personal story and tips by Lauren De Vere
- How food affects the menopause - interview with Neal Barnard, M.D.
- How to manage menopause with a plant-based diet - SBS article*
- Vegans report less menopausal symptoms than omnivores - abstract on NCBI
* Contains advice that links soy intake with cancer. This has not been proven; on the contrary, in populations with a higher soy consumption, the incidence of various types of cancer decreases. More about this on our Cancer and Soy pages.
