The Menopause Diet: recipes to reset the body and blast body fat

by Faye James

Going through perimenopause and menopause can be a difficult and confusing time for women, with hormonal changes leading to weight gain, hot flashes, mood swings, and a host of other unwarranted symptoms. But what if you could turn the tide and take control of your health during this transition?

The Menopause Diet: 75 recipes to reset the body and blast body fat is a comprehensive guide to nourishing your body during perimenopause and menopause, a time when hormonal changes can make it difficult to maintain a healthy weight and feel your best.

This book offers 75 delicious and easy-to-follow recipes that are specifically designed to help reset your body, blast body fat, and improve your overall health and well-being.

The recipes are made with nutrient-rich ingredients that support hormonal balance and aid in weight loss. Written by Faye James, accredited nutritionist, member of Nutrition Council Australia, associate member of Australian Menopause Society, recipe developer, resident Body & Soul expert and author two books The Long Life Plan, and The 10:10 Diet, her new book includes tips and tricks for managing menopause symptoms and staying on track with your diet.

Whether you're looking to lose weight, improve your energy levels, or simply feel better in your own skin, The Menopause Diet: 75 recipes to reset the body and blast body fat has everything you need to achieve your goals.

The Menopause Diet includes:

Multi tiered meal builder with standard, gluten-free, dairy-free, vegetarian, and vegan options
75+ recipes for breakfast, lunch, dinner, and snacks
Easy-to follow jargon-free tips and tricks for managing the menopause with diet
Nutritionist-designed meals to balance the hormones, increase energy and blast fat

176 pages, Paperback

Published June 1, 2023

About the author

Faye James is a leading voice in nutrition, wellness, and women’s health, with over 20 years of experience helping individuals live more vibrant, balanced lives through the power of food. As an Accredited Nutritionist and a member of both the Nutrition Council Australia and the Australian Menopause Society, Faye blends expert knowledge with a deeply practical, real-world approach to healthy living.
She is the bestselling author of The Perimenopause Plan (2025) The Menopause Diet (2023), The 10:10 Diet (2019), and The Long Life Plan (2018), and her passion lies in simplifying science-backed wellness so it fits into even the busiest lifestyles. Her recipes, advice, and programs have supported thousands of women to boost energy, improve digestion, balance hormones, and feel empowered in their food choices.
Faye’s writing has been featured in top publications including ELLE, Body+Soul, Women’s Health, Prevention, Glamour, Harper’s Bazaar and HELLO!. She has also collaborated with major health and lifestyle brands like Woolworths, Weight Watchers, Fitness First, and Goodlife Health Clubs, providing expert insights on everything from meal planning to mindful eating.
In her new book Everyday Easy Vegan, Faye brings her trademark warmth and expertise to the world of plant-based eating. With over 90 simple, delicious recipes and six weeks of structured meal plans and shopping lists, the book is a practical and inspiring guide to making plant-based meals feel easy, achievable, and full of joy.
Originally from London and now based in Sydney, Faye lives with her husband – food photographer Darrin James – and their two teen children. Passionate about using food as medicine, she continues to dedicate her career to helping others feel their best, one nourishing meal at a time.