Unfortunately during menopause our levels of oestrogen drop, causing our skin to age. Living a healthy lifestyle becomes more important as we strive to replace lost nutrients. These cakes are full of natural, healthy ingredients and helps you to maintain a diet full of antioxidant-rich foods which will give you the optimum levels of nutrients crucial for radiant skin, including vitamins C and E, zinc and selenium.
Not just for women either! The men in our house are happy to munch on anything so need to tell them all the health benefits they'll be gaining 😬
HRT Cake 1:
Makes 2 loaf tins
INGREDIENTS:
4oz wholemeal flour
4oz soya flour
4oz porridge oats
4oz linseeds
2oz sesame seeds
2oz sunflower seeds
2 - 3 pieces stem ginger
1 pint soya milk (I prefer almond)
1 tsp nutmeg
1 tsp cinnamon
1 tsp ground ginger
Mix all the ingredients together and leave to stand for 1/2 hour. Divide mixture between the two greased tins and cook for 1.5 hours at 160 degrees.
Cool and turn tins upside down to release cake.
HRT Cake 2:
Makes 1 loaf tin:
INGREDIENTS:
4oz soya flour
2oz porridge oats
4oz raisins
4oz dried apricots, chopped
2oz linseeds
2oz sesame seeds
1oz pumpkin seeds
2oz sunflower seeds
2oz walnuts
4 pieces stem ginger
1 pint soya milk (I prefer almond)
1/2 tsp nutmeg
1/2 tsp cinnamon
1/2 tsp ground ginger
Mix all the ingredients together and leave to stand for 1/2 hour. Pour mixture into a greased tin and cook for 1 hour at 160 degrees.
Cool and turn tins upside down to release cake.
Yum yum, enjoy!