ESSENTIAL FOODS FOR FEMALES
· A healthy eating also depends on your gender.
· Men and women have their own set of dietary requirements because of their own unique health concerns.
· Here are some foods all women should eat.
1. Figs (anjeer)
· They contain many vital minerals and vitamins.
· Among these, iron and calcium are particularly beneficial.
· Iron is essential for menstruating women.
· Calcium is important for post-menopausal women, who are more prone to osteoporosis.
2. Flax seeds (alsi)
· They are a good source of Omega-3 fatty acids which are linked to reduced risk of breast cancer and heart disease.
· Their anti-inflammatory properties help in preventing arthritis.
· Their digestive benefits also help irritable bowel syndrome.
3. Milk
· It is a great source of calcium, which is extremely beneficial to women's health, particularly when combined with vitamin D.
· Its consumption can prevent osteoporosis as well as ease, or even prevent symptoms of post-menopausal syndrome.
4. Oats (jayi)
· They are packed with health-boosting nutrients for females.
· Oats are great for heart health, digestion and blood pressure levels (with hypertension affecting many women over 50).
· They also contain vitamin B6, which can help prevent post-menopausal syndrome and mood swings.
· They also contain folic acid, which can prevent birth defects in babies, when consumed before and during pregnancy.
5. Salmon (machli)
· It is rich in iron, which is essential for premenopausal women.
· It is also packed with omega-3 fatty acids, which can help beat depression and prevent mood swings.
· It helps in babies' intelligence when eaten during pregnancy.
6. Spinach (palak)
· It is rich in many vitamins and minerals, chiefly magnesium.
· Magnesium helps in reducing the physical symptoms of post-menopausal syndrome in women, including reduction of swelling, breast tenderness, bloating and weight gain.
7. Tomatoes
· They contain a pigment, lycopene, which is a carotenoid.
· Lycopene is effective in preventing breast cancer.
· It also helps reduce risk of heart disease.
8. Walnuts (akhrot)
· Walnuts are packed with omega-3 fatty acids, antioxidants and phytosterols, besides calcium, magnesium and folic acid.
· They help to reduce women's risk of developing breast cancer.
· Their high omega-3 content also helps bone health, arthritis pain and depression.
9. Cranberries (karonda)
· Cranberries help in reducing risks of breast cancer and heart disease.
· They also prevent and cure urinary tract infections such as cystitis, which is eight times more likely to occur in women than men.
· Drinking two glasses of cranberry juice a day can prevent the symptoms of common urinary tract infections in women.