Throughout various ages and stages, women need to focus on certain nutrients to keep healthy and energized. Genetics aside, there are many things a woman can do to promote a healthy body, including not smoking, drinking in moderation, maintaining a healthy body weight, exercising moderately several times a week, and eating a balanced diet. Here are the best superfoods women should look to get more of in their diet to combat the most prevalent female health issues.
Eggs
Eggs are a powerhouse of nutrition for women as a source of easily digestible protein, healthy fats, and choline, a nutrient that’s been linked to lower rates of breast cancer. Start your day with omega-3, cage-free eggs when possible for the most nutritious, helpful option.
Sweet Potatoes
Sweet potatoes are a source of complex carbohydrates for blood sugar balance, and normalizing appetite as well as mood. They’re also high in vitamin A for skin, eye, and urinary tract support. Sweet potatoes make a vibrant addition to any meal, any time of the day.
Lentils
Women should reach for lentils at least once a week for balanced blood sugar, weight maintenance, cancer-preventative compounds, lean protein, and plant-based iron. Red, black, green, and brown, there are as many varieties of lentils as there are recipes, so getting bored of this humble legume won’t be an issue.
Dark Leafy Greens
Kale and other dark leafy greens are a source of calcium, iron, magnesium and vitamin A, all nutrients that women need to consume every day. These versatile veggies also contain many phytonutrients that have been shown to reduce the risk of developing certain diseases. Add dark leafy greens to smoothies, salads, side dishes, pasta, and more, just a handful a day does a world of good.
Asparagus
Asparagus is a source of folate, a nutrient that women in their childbearing years need to make sure they get enough of to set them up for a healthy pregnancy — even if it’s not on the agenda for a few years! This low-calorie veggie is also a source of prebiotic fibre, food for probiotics, contributing to proper immune function and absorption of the many essential women’s health nutrients.
Dark Chocolate
Rejoice; dark chocolate is a women’s health superfood! The flavonoids in cocoa work to reduce the risk of arterial clogs in women by stopping blood platelets from sticking together. Dark chocolate also provides a mild energy boost to keep you going stronger, longer. Choose chocolate with at least 70% cocoa (just an ounce or two a day) for best results.
Coffee
Women who relax (or rush off) with a morning cup of Joe may have a lower risk of mortality, according to the National Cancer Institute. It’s important to drink your coffee black, skip the cream and sugar, and stick to one or two cups per day to get the most out of this antioxidant-packed brew though. When you do feel like indulging, skip the coffee house, and blend up a healthier iced latte at home a more wholesome cup.
Blueberries
Women who eat blueberries receive age-defying, heart health-promoting antioxidants in just half a cup per day, whether eaten fresh or frozen (unsweetened). The many wholesome compounds in blueberries can also help to prevent urinary tract infections, memory loss, and certain types of cancers. With more than double the number of antioxidants than most fruits, blueberries are a clear choice when it comes to women’s health. Get your fill on top of oatmeal, yogurt, tossed in a salad, or baked up into something sweet.
Dietary Supplement
While having all the superfoods, it is also essential to add dietary supplements to your regular diet to improve your health. This includes vitamins, minerals, herbs, some homeopathic products, and certain food products.
Women’s Secret is an herbal complex formulated to improve immunity and harmonizes women’s hormonal health with their bodies. It contains 4 main ingredients, in layman’s local terms: Kacip Fatimah, Manjakani, Senduduk, and Black Seed. These 4 ingredients each have potent benefits and work together to give the best results.
Everyone wants to stay youthful, whether it’s internal health or outward appearance. We can’t avoid some factors like diet, lifestyle, and harmful free radicals that slowly contribute to aging and deterioration of our life quality.