Women Should Eat More of These Foods
According to health experts, women of all ages need essential nutrients like omega-3 fatty acids, iron, calcium, magnesium, vitamin D, vitamin K, and folate, which they can find in various types of foods.
Nutritionists recommend steaming broccoli florets and drizzling them with olive oil, lemon, and sea salt. Broccoli is superior among all foods in fighting against cancer with its powerful phytonutrients. It contains indole-3-carbinol, which been shown to reduce the risk of breast and cervical cancers, and kaempferol, which has protects against ovarian cancer.
Broccoli is a rich source of folate, a B vitamin important for supporting proper development of the fetal nervous system in pregnant women. It is also an excellent source of dietary fiber , vitamins E, C, K, B and A, manganese, tryptophan, potassium, phosphorus, magnesium, calcium, iron, and zinc.
Leafy green vegetables, like kale and spinach have similar nutritional content as broccoli. Kale is one of the best sources of kaempferol, which has also been associated with a reduced risk of heart disease. Dark greens are rich in magnesium, a nutrient that helps fight against migraines, depression, overactive bladder and osteoporosis.
Beans are the best food sources of fiber, a nutrient that helps regulate digestion, lower “bad” cholesterol, control weight, and protect against diabetes and heart disease. It is also high in potassium which influences bone mineral density in pre-, peri- and postmenopausal women, thus preventing osteoporosis in all women.
Wild salmon is rich in proteins, omega-3 fatty acids, vitamin D, and iron. Salmon is one of the few food sources naturally rich in vitamin D, which is important in calcium absorption and maintenance. It is also exceptionally rich in omega-3 essential fatty acids, which protect against inflammation, lower “bad” cholesterol, boost “good” cholesterol, decrease blood pressure, reduce the risk of strokes, and help prevent heart disease.
Source:
5 Foods Every Woman Should Eat More Of. MSN. http://healthyliving.msn.com/health-wellness/women/5-foods-every-woman-should-eat-more-of
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