Menopause represents the end of physiological menstrual bleeding and marks the end of a woman’s fertility period. Menopause is caused by the termination of the ovarian function which leads to a decreased estrogen and progesterone production. Those changes provoke a series of psychological and physiological complaints. Menopause is announced by specific manifestations as hot flashes, night sweats, insomnia and irritability, which recede after a certain period. Changes are also observable on the genital and urinary organs, the skin and hair, whereas a loss of cognitive functions is also possible. Severe consequences of menopause are osteoporosis, cardiovascular diseases, breast cancer, and diabetes. Nutrition plays an important role in the prevention of these diseases and other severe complications. Research shows that a phytoestrogen-rich diet has a beneficent effect on bone health, helps to prevent cardiovascular diseases and breast cancer due to its pro estrogenic effect. Foods rich in calcium and vitamin D are necessary for the preservation of healthy bones. Furthermore, equally important minerals for bone health are boron, copper, magnesium, manganese, silicon and zinc. Mediterranean diet is proven to have benign effects on cardiovascular health and cognitive functions, it helps to prevent Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s disease, and to fight obesity, diabetes and osteoporosis. Such a diet abounds in grains, fruits, vegetables, fish, and olive oil, while red meat and sweets are consumed in minimal amounts. The aim of this study is to explain the cause and effects of menopause on a woman's body and suggest a diet that can help ease symptoms and maintain the health of women in menopause.