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Mar 19, 2014

8 important healthy foods for woman

8  important healthy foods for woman
Essential nutrition for good health
 

While eating healthy is essential for both the sexes, men and women have different dietary requirements. Here are some foods that every woman must include in her diet...

Flax seeds

Have flax seeds daily for overall good health. They are a good source of Omega-3 fatty

acids and are known to reduce the risk of heart disease and breast cancer. They also have

anti-inflammatory properties that prevent arthritis, apart from digestive properties which help

ease irritable bowel syndrome.


Salmon

Not only is salmon rich in iron, which is usually lacking in women, but it is also full of

omega-3 fatty acids, known to improve your mood. Experts say that omega-3 helps treat

depression and prevent mood swings.

Cranberries

Certain studies over the years have found a link between eating cranberries and how it

reduces the risk of breast cancer and heart disease. Also, they have the ability to prevent

and cure urinary tract infections. Have a glass of cranberry juice every other day.

Spinach

While this might not be a much-loved food, spinach is packed with a host of vitamins,

minerals and high amounts of magnesium. And magnesium is known to help reduce the

physical symptoms of PMS like swelling, breast tenderness, bloating and weight gain.


Walnuts

Experts say that walnuts have omega-3 fatty acids, antioxidants and phytosterols — all

important in reducing the risk of breast cancer. The high omega-3 content also helps bone

health, arthritis and depression. Walnuts also comprise nutrients like calcium, magnesium

and folic acid.

Oats

Oats are bursting with health-boosting nutrients, great for female health. They keep your

heart healthy, are great for digestion, keep blood pressure levels in check and also contain

vitamin B6, which helps prevent PMS and mood swings. Another component — folic acid —

prevents birth defects in babies and is essential for women during and after pregnancy.


Milk

Calcium deficiency is one of the major health concerns that affects women worldwide. Milk

is an absolute must for women at any age. A great source of calcium, milk, when combined

with vitamin D, is one of the best ways to keep osteoporosis at bay. Milk is also helpful in

preventing symptoms of the dreaded PMS.

Tomatoes

A carotenoid that is essential for good health is lycopene, which is a pigment found in

tomatoes. And several studies have said that lycopene can help prevent breast cancer.

Apart from this, there is also evidence that suggests that it reduces the risk of heart disease.

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