Food for a woman

Being a woman is not easy; one goes through so many stages of physical and emotional changes. Women should include food items in their diet that help boost their immunity and strength during pregnancy, provide protection from breast cancer, sufficient iron to counter the loss of blood through menstruation and promote healthy bone density. Women generally need food rich in iron and calcium, also food that are rich in isoflavones or plant hormone are quite beneficial for women. Here are some food items that women should include in their daily diets to stay more healthy and fit

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Benefits:-Protects the heart and ovaries.

Consuming flaxseeds helps in a condition called polycystic ovary, in which there are many small cysts in the ovary which can affect a woman’s ability to get pregnant. Also as a woman ages, her risk of developing cardiovascular disease rises. Research suggests that flaxseeds have phytoestrogens that help protect the cardiovascular system.

Benefits:-Prevents heart ailments, colon cancer and anemia.

Rich in folic acid, asparagus is extremely helpful, especially during pregnancy. It insures proper neural tube development of the fetus. It’s also needed for the formation of red blood cells and antibodies.

Benefits:-Helps in menopausal and PMS symptoms.

Including soybeans in your daily diet can help your body regulate estrogen, thus alleviating many menopausal and PMS problems. Consuming soybeans also help reduce menopausal hot flushes in women.

Milk being a rich source of calcium, builds bone mass and helps keep osteoporosis at bay. Milk is particularly beneficial for women and is recommended to those suffering from arthritis. It’s also needed for sustaining life and the proper functioning of the heart and muscle movement.  

Dark leafy green vegetables help women meet their additional iron requirements, specially during pregnancy. They also help build up hemoglobin and the immune system .Iron is known to fight tiredness and irritability. Green vegetables are also loaded with fibres which help combat constipation-a common problem among pregnant women.

Dried fruits such as raisins, apricots, cherries and cranberries are high in iron. Cranberries are also helpful in preventing urinary tract infections that can occur during pregnancy.

So one should select one’s food items carefully as the right diet can go a long way in preventing many ailments.

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