Your Body Isn’t Broken. Your Hormones Just Need a Reset.

A 21-day guided food and lifestyle reset designed specifically for women over 40. It combines a done-for-you 3-week meal plan, an in-depth PDF guide, three short expert lessons, welcome videos from Laurentine ten Bosch, and access to our private Facebook community — all built around balancing hormones, healing your gut, and reducing the cortisol-driven stress that causes stubborn belly fat. No calorie counting, no restrictive dieting.

Laurentine ten Bosch, co-founder of Food Matters, created this program from her own personal experience navigating hormonal imbalance and perimenopause. Food Matters has been a trusted voice in evidence-based holistic nutrition since 2008 with millions of followers worldwide. The program also includes lessons from three hand-picked industry experts in hormonal health, gut healing, and stress reduction.

Women over 40 who feel like their body has changed and what used to work no longer does — dealing with belly weight that won't shift, low energy, bloating, anxiety, poor sleep, or suspected hormonal imbalance. It's specifically built for time-poor women balancing work, family, and life. If any of these resonate, this program was made for you.

No. The tagline is 'Without Restrictive Dieting' and we mean it. The program focuses on what to ADD in — hormone-supporting, anti-inflammatory whole foods — rather than depriving you. You'll eat satisfying, delicious meals at every meal and snack time, designed to work with your hormones, not against them.

Most women report noticeable changes in energy, bloating, and mood within the first 7–10 days. Over the full 21 days, typical results include reduced belly bloating, improved sleep quality, calmer anxiety, more consistent energy, and the beginning of visible changes in body composition. Results vary based on starting point and consistency.

Most programs don't account for the unique hormonal landscape of women over 40 — particularly the role of cortisol, insulin resistance, and gut permeability in driving belly fat, mood changes, and low energy. This program addresses all three root causes together, which is why it works when calorie restriction or generic healthy eating hasn't.

Yes — it's specifically designed with this stage of life in mind. The food, lifestyle, and stress-reduction strategies target the hormonal changes of perimenopause and menopause directly, including declining estrogen, rising cortisol, and shifts in gut microbiome. If you have a specific medical condition, consult your healthcare provider before starting.

Most weight loss programs are built on calorie restriction, which doesn't address the hormonal root causes driving symptoms in women over 40. This program targets three interconnected factors together — hormonal imbalance, gut health, and cortisol — rather than treating symptoms in isolation. It was created by Laurentine ten Bosch from lived experience, not theory, and is backed by 15+ years of Food Matters' evidence-based research.

You receive: a comprehensive PDF guide; a full 3-week meal plan with recipes; weekly shopping lists; prep day notes; three expert lessons covering hormonal balance, gut healing, and stress reduction; welcome videos from Laurentine ten Bosch; and access to our private Facebook community group. All materials are available immediately after purchase.

Each lesson focuses on one of the program's three pillars: hormonal balance, gut healing, and stress and anxiety reduction. They're short, practical, and designed to be applied immediately. Full details on the expert practitioners are on the program page.

Your community throughout the 21 days and beyond — a space to ask questions, share wins, troubleshoot challenges, get recipe inspiration, and connect with women from around the world on the same journey. Community accountability is one of the strongest predictors of program success.

Because nutritional needs are significantly higher during pregnancy and breastfeeding, we recommend consulting your healthcare practitioner before starting to ensure it meets your individual needs during this time.

The program is based on whole-food nutrition and lifestyle adjustments appropriate for most people. However, if you have a diagnosed medical condition, are on hormone therapy or medication, or have a history of disordered eating, please speak with your doctor before beginning. Nothing in the program is intended as medical advice.

Yes. The program's whole-food, stress-reduction, and gut-healing approach is designed to complement hormonal health and doesn't conflict with HRT. We recommend letting your healthcare provider know you're starting a nutrition reset so they can support you appropriately.

The program's focus on anti-inflammatory whole foods, gut healing, and cortisol reduction is generally supportive for thyroid health. However, thyroid conditions vary significantly between individuals, so we recommend discussing with your healthcare provider before starting.

The program is designed for time-poor women. Meals follow a weekly batch-cooking model so most preparation happens on one day per week. Daily meal assembly takes around 20–30 minutes. Daily engagement with the guide and lifestyle tips takes 10–15 minutes. The three expert lessons are short and can be watched at any time. Week 1 is intentionally the gentlest entry point.

Absolutely. The meals are wholesome and satisfying for everyone. Many participants report their whole family enjoying the recipes. Shopping lists are designed for one person but are easy to scale up.

The core program is built around omnivore eating with quality proteins including fish, grass-fed meat, and organic eggs. A fully plant-based track is not currently available. If you have specific dietary requirements, please reach out before purchasing and we can advise whether the program is right for you.

Yes — the program can be started at any time. The recipes use accessible whole foods available year-round, and easy ingredient substitutions are provided where needed. With lifetime access, many participants also revisit it seasonally.

The program is $148 USD/AUD — this is a one-time investment for lifetime access to all program materials including any future updates.

Immediately after purchase you'll receive a confirmation email with access details for all materials. The PDF guide, meal plan, recipes, and expert lessons are available right away. You'll also receive a link to join the private Facebook community group.

Lifetime access to all program materials, including any future updates, at no extra cost. Many participants love revisiting the reset seasonally.

Yes. All materials are digital and accessible on any device — desktop, tablet, or phone. The PDF guide can be downloaded for offline access. The Facebook community is accessible via the standard Facebook app.

No hidden costs. The program is a one-time purchase. The only additional spend is your groceries. The shopping lists are designed to be cost-efficient with carry-over pantry staples across weeks, so your spend actually decreases in Weeks 2 and 3.

Yes — because the program is self-paced and you receive lifetime access, you can enroll to lock in current pricing and begin whenever the time is right for you.

Yes. The easiest way is to purchase using the recipient's email address at checkout so their access details go directly to them. Alternatively, purchase with your own email and forward the access details. Contact us if you'd like help setting this up.