Deluxe Menopause Gift Basket for Women

A light-hearted gift for menopausal women, our healthy basket contains foods that can help ease the uncomfortable physical symptoms and emotional ups and downs associated with menopause. She'll receive a gorgeously-decorated basket full of healthy foods known for their abilities to help the body adjust to menopausal hormonal changes as well as foods with calcium, folic acid, and magnesium to help prevent osteoporosis (loss of estrogen yields an increased risk of developing osteoporosis). She'll also be munching on healthy treats to help stabilize her moods and emotions.

Calcium consumption is important during menopause not only because it can help control uncomfortable symptom of perimenopause and menopause, but because it can help ward off osteoporosis.

Magnesium can also be helpful in relieving symptoms of perimenopause as well as staving off osteoporosis. Foods such as nuts, seeds, and chocolate are good sources of magnesium, and we've included such treats as Awesome Almonds, chocolate covered sunflower seeds, and dark chocolate.

Research suggests that vitamin E may help to relieve perimenopause and menopause symptoms such as hot flashes, mood swings and night sweats. Vitamin E may also help prevent osteoporosis. Foods such as broccoli, almonds, sunflower seeds, and peanuts are all rich in this vitamin.

Folate (folic acid) is also important for the menopausal women as it helps prevent osteoporosis. Foods containing folic acid include broccoli, spinach, and dried beans.

Salmon, which is rich in vitamin B6, can also assist in warding off osteoporosis. Our wonderfully-flavorful smoked salmon tastes fantastic atop the organic crackers.

The phytoestrogens in licorice have a mild estrogenic effect which helps minimize menopausal symptoms. Licorice also contains a fair amount of calcium and an impressive amount of iron, which can help relieve symptoms of perimenopause.

Vitamin C may be useful for relieving menopause symptoms experienced during perimenopause and also helps the body to absorb iron. Food Sources include: red cabbage, potatoes, strawberries, tangerines, oranges, red bell pepper, and kiwi. Our selections include dried fruit mixes and The Switch 100% Carbonated Juice.

Flaxseeds contain phytoestrogens that help balance a woman's hormone level during menopause. Flaxseeds may also help combat certain cancers, cardiovascular disease, and may reduce aches and pains. Our source of these wonderful seeds is a delicious flaxseed spread that is great on just about anything!

The Deluxe Menopause Health Basket Includes:

• Broccoli Soup
• Dried Strawberries
• Pumpkin Seeds
• Smoked Salmon
• Mary's Gone Crackers
• Sunny Seed Drops (Chocolate Covered Sunflower Seeds)
• Dr. Lankin's Awesome AlmondsŪ
• Laxmi's Delights Organic Flaxseed Spread
• Maine Munchies Snack Mix
• The Switch 100% Carbonated Juice
• Cherry Berry Fruit Mix
• Spinach Pasta
• Artichoke Lemon Pesto
• Panda Licorice
• Spinny Chips
• Recommended Food Guide for Healthy Menopause
• Handmade Basket