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12 Healthiest Foods For Women
And Why You Need Them
Women’s health depends
upon a lot of different factors.
Between hormones, our busy lifestyles,
and the stressful demands placed upon
us by society, it is easy to fall into
unhealthy habits.
Luckily, the road to a healthy and
balanced life has a simple beginning…
THE RIGHT DIET
The following are 12 of the healthiest foods for
women with a brief explanation of just why we
need them.
Eggs
Filled with tons of nutrients and vitamins,
egg yolks are one of the best foods for women.
Eggs contain choline that has been linked to low rates of
breast cancer, and antioxidants that slow aging and may
prevent cataracts and macular degeneration.
Despite claims that eggs can lead to heart disease, they’re
actually incredibly healthy and should be added to your
diet at least twice a week.
Greek Yogurt
Greek yogurt can be a healthy and delicious addition to breakfast,
eaten as a snack, or saved for dessert. This food is great source
of calcium and also contains a large amount of immunity boosting
bacteria.
Women need these nutrients to help keep them regular
and to promote strong bones and healthy teeth.
In comparison to regular yogurt, Greek yogurt has twice the
protein, which most women don’t have enough of in their diets.
Salmon
A great source of Omega-3 fatty
acids and vitamin D.
The fatty acids present in salmon offer a
variety of health benefits, such as, prevention
of heart disease, smoothing and softening
skin, aiding weight loss, and even boosting
your mood.
Enjoy salmon at least twice per week.
Lean Beef
This alternative to fatty red meat is one of the
easiest ways to get a good source of iron in your
diet.
Many women suffer from anemia, which is
a condition brought on by low iron levels.
Especially heavy menstrual cycles can contribute
to anemia and general low iron levels, but, at
least 1 ounce of beef a day can help the body
absorb iron from different sources.
Nuts
Reduce risk of heart disease and diabetes by adding
1½ ounces of tree nuts to your everyday diet.
Various nuts contain different nutrients and vitamins
that are vital to maintaining a healthy body.
For example, hazelnuts include arginine, which, is an essential
amino acid that may be able to help lower blood pressure.
Almonds contain a good amount of heart-healthy polyphenols,
similar to the amount present in a half cup of green tea.
Edamame and TofuThese soy protein rich foods are full of vitamins and nutrients.
When you add edamame, tofu, soy milk, and
other foods can help fight heart disease.
When eaten in place of fatty cheeses, meats, and similar
foods, soy foods can help cut your saturated fat intake in half.
Soy foods also contain heart-healthy
polyunsaturated fats, lots of fiber, and essential vitamins.
The isoflavones, or plant estrogens, present in
edamame and tofu may also help prevent breast cancer.
Avocado
Avocados contain healthy
monounsaturated fats, and
lots of other nutrients and vitamins.
Some studies have shown that adding these fruits to salads
and salsa actually improved the absorption of plant
compounds known as carotenoids that have been linked to a
lower risk of heart disease and other chronic conditions.
These delicious fruits are also a great source
of good fats, heart-protecting compounds,
soluble fibers, vitamin E, potassium, and much more.
Olive Oil
Olive oil contains high levels of monounsaturated
fats (MUFAS) which promote heart health by lowering
the bad
cholesterol in the body and raising the good HDL
cholesterol.
High antioxidant content helps slow aging and
reduce the risk of cancer and other chronic conditions.
Spinach
This super vegetable contains high amounts of lutein,
vitamins A, C, and B, iron, fiber and more.
Guards against age-related macular degeneration, prevents or
reduces the risk of heart attacks, and high cholesterol.
Add spinach to your salads, sandwiches, and a
bevy of other breakfast, lunch and dinner dishes.
Tomatoes
Tomatoes contain an antioxidant known as lycopene
which may protect against heart disease and breast cancer.
When eaten fresh, tomatoes retain the vitamins and
nutrients needed to maintain healthy systems.
Add olive oil to these veggies for an even tastier meal.
Sweet Potatoes
Filled with the essential nutrient Vitamin A,
sweet potatoes help protect eyes, skin, and the linings
of the body’s intestinal, urinary, and respiratory tracts.
They also contain beta-carotene, which, is a nutrient that the body converts into vitamin A.
Lychee
This is one of the few fruits that contains extremely
high levels of heart healthy polyphenols.
Helps prevent degenerative diseases,
such as, cancer and other chronic conditions.
This fruit can be added to all kinds of
dishes for a delectable grape flavor.