12 Healthy Foods For Women
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From magazines to websites, hordes of articles on health must have told you that eating the right stuff is the secret key to wellness. Some of them must have also suggested you to try exotic, low fat foods that are way beyond your reach or difficult to have. Hence, we’ve chalked out a diet plan for you which is easy to follow. All the foods mentioned below are easily available and of course, healthy. Make them an essential part of your daily meals and live long, lady.
1. Yogurt
Yogurt is that magic potion that has been keeping people healthier since time immemorial. It has healthy probiotics that reduce the risk of breast cancer, digestive tract disorders, vaginal infections, stomach ulcers and bowel syndrome. It is also stuffed with lots of calcium that can help to strengthen bones. For those who wish to maintain a healthy weight, it’s advised to have low fat yogurts only.
2. Fish
If your taste buds are satiated by lip-smacking fish preparations, then there’s good news for you. Research reveals, fishes like sardines, salmon and mackerel contain omega-3 fatty acids that prevent heart diseases, depression, inflammation, rheumatoid arthritis and joint pain. Omega-3 fatty acids also help in fetal development and reduce the chances of baby blues.
3. Walnuts
Walnuts are those power packed foods that help in fighting osteoporosis and breast cancer. If you follow a vegetarian diet, then you may prefer walnuts over fish because walnuts also contain plant based omega-3 fatty acids. However, the benefits of omega-3 fatty acids are not as direct as you would get from fish.
4. Red fruits & veggies
Red fruits and veggies like tomatoes, watermelon, red navel oranges and red grapefruit are treasure houses of lycopene. This essential nutrient, which works as an antioxidant, protects you against breast cancer and heart diseases. It also helps you look younger for long by protecting you from UV rays that damage your skin.
5. Berries
This sounds like a welcome relief, doesn’t it? Choose any berry that you like, strawberries, raspberries, cranberries or blueberries and have them in large portions. Why? Because they are high in vitamin C, folic acid and anthocyans which protect against cancer, heart diseases and skin aging. Having cranberry juice on a regular basis can help to reduce urinary tract infections.
6. Beans
Beans are power packed with fiber, nutrients and folic acid. Hence, they lower cholesterol level in the body as well as help you with PMS, perimenopause and menopause symptoms. They are also known to protect you from breast cancer.
7. Milk
By milk, we mean low fat milk, ladies. It helps the bones to absorb calcium and reduces the risk of osteoporosis. It also helps in preventing diabetes and tumors of the colon, ovary and breast.
8. Flaxseed
For those who follow a vegetarian diet, flaxseed is truly a boon. It contains plant based omega-3 fatty acids, lignans and fiber. All of these help in reducing hot flashes, fight breast cancer and also lower the risk of bad cholesterol.
9. Oats
Oats are a good source of soluble and insoluble fiber. Hence, they reduce the risk of cholesterol and the heart diseases that accompany it. To add to that, they also help to reduce weight.
10. Avocado
You always knew avocado was an aphrodisiac, right? But there’s more to it. Avocado contains monounsaturated fatty acids, along with essential vitamins, proteins, potassium, folate and magnesium. Hence, it reduces cholesterol and also takes care of some fertility issues which women may face. Now here’s the good news. Avocado helps to lose belly fat!
11. Olive oil
Olive oil is not just meant to make your food delicious, it also has a few health benefits. It promotes a healthy heart and a long life. Besides that, it has also been found to fight against Alzheimer’s disease and breast cancer.
12. Dark chocolate
We kept this one is at #12 for a reason; to end this article on a sweet note! Yes, your darling dark chocolate also makes it to the list of healthy foods. That’s because it contains antioxidants, minerals like copper, zinc, manganese, magnesium and phosphorous that help to strengthen bones. It also reduces the risk of heart diseases and stroke. Research reveals, dark chocolate helps to lower blood pressure and hydrates the skin. In short, a long life guaranteed!
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