m As a gynaecologist, Dr Hope Ricciotti has been counselling women about the best way to stay healthy and lower the impact of menopausal side effects for years. She has found that some women cannot either tolerate hormone replacement therapy or do not feel it is right for them. What she suggests is adding phytoestrogens - natural oestrogesn found in food - as well as calcium and antioxidants to one's diet for all the benefits of oestrogen without any of its worries. Even women on hormone replacement therapy will find these recipes will add to their health. Vincent Connelly, a trained chef, worked with Dr Riciotti to give each recipe the best in nutrition and taste. The recipes include pan-seared salmon with goat cheese, leeks and basil, or gratin of potatoes, chard and roasted peppers. Many of the recipes can be made by even the busiest women. Besides main entrees, sections on breakfast foods, sandwich spreads, pastas, desserts, and even smoothies are included.