WELLBEING
ASK Mariella
An empty nester seeks advice on how to tailor her cooking to her own needs
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Q Dear Mariella, My children are all at university and suddenly I don’t need to cook meals every night. I feel I’ve lost my mojo and I want to be healthy, especially as I am VERY menopausal, but where to start?
‘Well, I think I can help you, as my new recipe book, Menolicious, has just been published and it’s packed with recipes designed specifically for the menopausal woman.
First of all, congratulations on a job well done. My second is just off to university, and it’s a rite of passage that’s both a relief and a sadness. Embrace the freedom!