Did I just get that carbs are good for menopause? If so, I’m finally doing something right. 😆

In all seriousness, this cookbook is laid out cleanly, and is informative without being guilty of medicalese.

Many of the breakfasts, light bites, and desserts are vegan friendly, but most of the entrees are not, most having meat and or dairy. Entree listings - 34, vegan listings - 5.

For carnivorous people in perimenopause or menopause, I think this is a really worthwhile addition to one’s home bookshelves. If you’re vegan or vegetarian, I’d suggest borrowing this from your library before buying.

The information found in the first section of the book is comprehensive, but laid out in laywomen's terms. It's information that every woman needs as she moves into this phase of her life. The second half of the book is comprised of recipes for every meal, but they are impractical for my own family. Short of cooking a meal for myself and something else for the house full of boys...I will never be making any of them. For a woman living by herself, or with a not-so-picky partner, it could open a new world of culinary fun!