To manage symptoms of menopause. The following recipe for a natural menopause cake contains ingredients that are rich in phyto-oestrogens and vitamin E. It is low in fat and high in fibre and may help to manage symptoms of menopause.

Method
 

Sift the flour and add all the dry ingredients. Mix well before slowly adding the milk and malt extract. Cover and leave to soak for an hour. Spoon mixture into a cake tin lined with waxed paper and bake for up to 75mts on 190degree Celsius/370 F/gas 5. Allow to cool and eat one slice per day.

(Store your menopause cake in an airtight container, and eat within seven days.)
Source: J Amerena, "Aging Naturally", 2001 Lorenz Books.