Diet

Weight gain during menopause

Many women dread the menopause because they are afraid that they will gain weight once their bodies stop producing female hormones.

Preventing osteoporosis

Dietician Dr Ingrid van Heerden discusses how calcium, vitamin D and exercise can help to delay the onset and severity of osteoporosis.

Menopause and diet

Women are more susceptible to certain diseases after menopause. The correct diet can go a great deal to reducing the risk factors.

Reduce heart disease, cancer risk

Before the menopause, women are protected against certain diseases of lifestyle. But once their bodies stop producing hormones, the risk increases. Dietary changes can help.

Menopause, osteoporosis and your diet

Many women have heard of osteoporosis and know that they should do something to prevent it. But when asked what that “something” is, many of them don't know.