by Oksana Alonso

Print Length
153 pages

Language
English
Publication date
Dec. 25,2025

Dimension
8.5″ x 11″
Book overview

Radiant Over 40: A Wellness Cookbook for Women in Midlife isn’t just about recipes — it’s about reclaiming your glow.
Something shifts when you reach your 40s and beyond. The strategies that worked in your 20s or 30s — the diets, the workouts, the late nights — suddenly stop working. Your body whispers (or sometimes shouts) for change: your energy dips, your sleep feels lighter, your moods swing, and your weight doesn’t respond the way it used to.
But here’s the good news: you’re not broken. You don’t need to fight your body — you need to listen to it. And food is one of the most powerful ways to do that.
Inside Radiant Over 40, you’ll find:
🌿 100+ nourishing recipes designed with hormone balance, metabolism, and energy in mind
🌿 Simple, delicious meals that calm inflammation, support digestion, and steady your mood
🌿 Practical meal plans and shopping lists to make healthy eating easy and stress-free
🌿 Radiant Rituals — short, soulful practices to help you slow down, reconnect, and glow from the inside out
This is not another fad diet or set of rigid rules. It’s a collection of flavorful, functional foods and gentle lifestyle tools that honor where you are now — and help you step into the next chapter with confidence.
Because midlife isn’t the end of your story. It’s the beginning of your most radiant season yet.
Foreword by Raymon Aaron, New York Times Bestselling Author
Raymon Aaron

You didn’t find this book by chance.
You’re here because something inside you is searching — for clarity, for energy, for a better way to feel at home in your own body.
After 40, things change. The old “rules” you lived by in your 20s and 30s don’t seem to work anymore. Suddenly, your metabolism slows, sleep feels restless, moods swing, and your skin and energy just aren’t the same. Your body is speaking a new language — but no one ever handed you the translation guide.
Until now.
What Oksana has created is far more than a cookbook. It’s a lifeline, a trusted friend, and a toolkit for women who are ready to thrive in this next season of life. She writes with the heart of someone who has walked this journey herself — and with the generosity of someone determined to make it easier for you.
Every recipe is nourishing, not just for your body, but for your spirit. Every chapter is like a mirror, reminding you that you are not broken — you’re simply stepping into a new stage of life. And with the right food and rituals, it can be your most radiant stage yet.
This book isn’t about restriction or guilt. It’s about guidance, support, and empowerment. It honors your hormones. It nurtures your energy. And it reminds you that yes — you absolutely can feel amazing again.
So brew yourself a calming tea, settle in, and get ready. The most vibrant, confident version of you is waiting. And this book is your invitation to rise.
Raymond Aaron,
New York Times Top 10 Bestselling Author. Writer of 8 best-selling books, including Branding Small Business For Dummies, Double Your Income Doing What You Love, Chicken Soup for the Canadian Soul, and the author of the New York Times bestseller Chicken Soup for the Parent’s Soul.
About the Author

Oksana Alonso is more than a cookbook author — she’s a passionate guide for women navigating the changes that come with midlife. A professional photographer turned wellness advocate, Oksana combines her background in art, tourism, and nutrition with her own personal journey of rediscovering balance after 40.
Her first book on healthy living was published in 2008, and since then, she has continued to inspire others through writing, photography, and motivational articles — including contributions to one of Ukraine’s leading magazines. Now, with Radiant Over 40, she brings together years of experience, research, and heart to help women embrace food as medicine, restore balance, and glow through every season of life.
When she’s not writing or testing recipes, you can find Oksana dancing to Latin music, exploring new cultures, or sharing laughter with her son and family. She believes every woman deserves to feel vibrant, confident, and radiant — at any age.
