This is what a menopause nutritionist recommends midlife women eat to ease symptoms—try these three recipes today

Bowl of food, red and green vergetables, plus mushrooms, in a coconut milk broth. The eater’s hands can be seen holding a spoon over the bowl with the other hand cupping the bowl.

Dealing with the physical and mental changes of menopause can feel like an uphill battle, but small wins can make all the difference. I’ve found that eating well has helped me manage some of my perimenopausal symptoms, and I always feel better when I have time to cook from scratch.

I spoke to menopause nutritionist Karen Newby, author of The Natural Menopause Method Cookbook, to see what she recommends for women in this transitional period.