SOFIAA Stew

At SOFIAA Health pop-up menopause clinics, we give out cans of beans and the simple recipe for SOFIAA Stew to the women who attend our clinics.

SOFIAA Stew was created in honour of the mother of Dr Jacqueline Koay’s partner — a woman remembered for her love, strength and generosity. This dish carries that same spirit. It’s simple, nourishing and perfect for menopause. The beans provide protein and fibre to support muscle and gut health, while the tomatoes offer lycopene, a powerful antioxidant. But the heart of SOFIAA Stew is that it belongs to everyone. Add herbs from your garden, vegetables from your fridge, flavours shared by friends. It’s a reminder that good food, like good health, is built from love, community and everyday strength.

🥣 SOFIAA Stew

A Menopause‑Friendly Dish Made With Love, Strength & Community

❤️ The Story Behind the Stew

SOFIAA Stew was named in honour of the mother of Dr Jacqueline Koay’s partner — a woman remembered for her love, resilience and generosity. This dish carries that same spirit. It’s simple, nourishing and designed to support women through menopause.

🌼 Why It’s Good for Menopause

• Beans for strength: full of protein to support muscles and fibre for gut health.
• Tomatoes for protection: rich in lycopene, a powerful antioxidant.
• Vegetables for balance: vitamins and minerals that support overall wellbeing.

This stew is warm, grounding and kind to your changing body.

🌱 A Stew That Belongs to Everyone

The heart of SOFIAA Stew is its flexibility. Add what you have. Add what you love.

• Herbs from your garden
• Vegetables from your fridge
• Ingredients shared by friends
• Flavours from your culture

It’s a recipe built on community — a reminder that nourishment comes from connection as much as from food.

✨ SOFIAA Stew = Love + Strength + Simplicity

A bowl that warms the body, honours the women who came before us, and supports the women we are becoming.