ESSENTIAL FOODS FOR FEMALES

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.