The Linda Kearns Cake

The Linda Kearns Story...begins in 1998.

Linda Kearns, originally from West Yorkshire, was experiencing the many unwelcome problems associated with the menopause. Ladies of a certain age know exactly what these are...and how debilitating they may become.

Finding that prescribed HRT did not agree with her, Linda looked for a more natural alternative.

Linda found that established research suggested that a diet rich in natural phyto-oestrogens from foods such as soya and linseed was the answer.

She noted that the oriental diet is naturally high in phyto-oestrogens.

The Japanese have no words for "hot flushes".

Some of the natural seed and grains that are rich in phyto-oestrogens on their own may be unappetising.

By creating a tasty cake with the right wholesome ingredients, and eating only a generous slice a day, Linda's problems were quickly alleviated.

Successful testing on her friends meant that the word soon spread.

The recipe was published in the national press so that anyone could bake it.

Busy life-styles and non-availability of some of the ingredients and limited technical skills for home baking did create problems.

Janet Woodward also saw the coverage in the national press....and approached John Foster of Fosters Bakery....saying this is what Ladies need....and...the rest is history.

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