Ideal food for women from "A" to "Z"

2024 Author: James Gerald | [email protected]. Last modified: 2023-12-17 14:00

Both men and women need to eat right. But some products can be conditionally called "female", since they are especially beneficial for the fair sex. Read our "reminder".

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Oranges. Sweet juicy fruits with a high water content and almost devoid of calories can quickly satisfy the desire to eat something sweet. Moreover - with considerable benefit: after all, they are an excellent source of vitamin C, they help in the fight against spring colds.

Bananas. Banana can easily "kill" your appetite by using it instead of fatty junk food: it contains a lot of fiber. And the tryptophan contained in it (an amino acid from which the "happiness hormone" serotonin is formed) improves mood and invigorates. Bananas are also a good remedy for constipation.

Broccoli. Broccoli contains a huge amount of vitamins B and C, as well as calcium. This cabbage is useful in both soup and salad, an indispensable ingredient for creating low-calorie meals.

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Nuts improve bone health and reduce the risk of breast cancer.

Grape. Bunches of grapes are full of water and fiber and can quickly satisfy hunger. It is also a good source of antioxidants.

Walnuts. Contains folic acid, calcium, magnesium and other nutrients, including phytosterols, antioxidants, omega-3 fatty acids. The use is useful for arthritis, depressive conditions. Nuts improve bone health and reduce the risk of breast cancer.

Pears. Pears contain pectin fibers that help lower blood sugar. In addition, pectin activates cells to release excess fats. Eating pears leads to weight loss and reduced body fat.

Some of the substances that make up the pear fruit seem to displace fats from the cells of the body, filling them with themselves.

Yogurt. Yogurt - a source of protein and calcium, will help the body burn fat faster. And probiotic bacteria will balance your digestive system.

Kiwi … Another fruit that can replace fatty foods and quickly saturate the body: in addition to its high fiber content and its low calorie content, kiwis have another healthy benefit - a low glycemic index.

Cranberry. Cranberries have excellent prophylactic and healing properties in the treatment of urinary tract infections. Research in recent years has also found a link between eating cranberries and a reduced risk of heart disease and breast cancer. Doctors recommend drinking a glass of cranberry juice every day.

Salmon. Another rich source of omega-3 fatty acids, the use of which affects not only the physical, but also the mental health of a woman: they prevent depression, improve mood. In addition, salmon meat is rich in iron, which is usually so lacking in a woman's body.

Flax (seeds). Flaxseeds reduce the risk of breast cancer in women and prevent cardiovascular disease due to their rich content of omega-3 fatty acids. Their anti-inflammatory properties are no less valuable, helping in the prevention of arthritis. Flax seeds are beneficial for the digestive tract, their use can relieve irritable bowel syndrome.

Milk. An irreplaceable source of calcium, a necessary product for a woman. When combined with vitamin D, milk has the best protection against osteoporosis. Partially relieves painful symptoms in PMS.

Carrot. Carrots are a treasure trove of components useful for the body: vitamins of group A and B, fiber and complex carbohydrates. It can be satiated quickly and for a long time, it will help regulate digestion processes, improve stool.

Oats … It is especially suitable for improving women's health due to its huge amount of nutrients. It is recommended during pregnancy due to its high content of folic acid. It is necessary to prevent possible birth defects in future babies. Keeps your heart healthy, stabilizes and maintains normal blood pressure levels. Due to vitamin B6, it is able to prevent mood swings and reduce pain in PMS. Good for digestion.

Beets help keep your heart healthy.

Tomatoes … The pigment lycopene, a carotenoid family found in tomatoes, not only gives a bright color to the fruit, but is essential for maintaining a woman's good health. Although its properties have not yet been fully elucidated, the benefits of lycopene in reducing the risk of cardiovascular disease and in preventing breast cancer have already been proven.

A fish. Fish can be called "heart food" because it contains a record amount of omega-3 fatty acids that increase insulin sensitivity, which in turn leads to an increase (strengthening) of muscle mass. And already because of this, the body's ability to burn harmful fats increases.

Beet. The high content of fiber and healthy sugars, almost immediately after consumption, makes you feel full. It also helps keep your heart healthy.

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Cottage cheese. Low-fat cottage cheese is another irreplaceable source of protein and calcium. Calcium helps burn fat, which makes you slimmer quickly.

Prunes. Low in calories, high in fiber, prunes are also beneficial for diabetics due to their low glycemic index. In addition, it has established itself as a good blood purifier, suppresses appetite.

Spinach. A truly "female" product: due to the huge amount of magnesium and vitamins it contains, it can reduce the manifestation of painful PMS symptoms, such as pain in the mammary glands, swelling, bloating and weight gain.

Apples. Apples have a lot of fiber. Apple fiber and pectin can delay the moment when you feel hungry for a long time: after eating an apple, you will quickly feel full, despite the fact that this fruit is low in calories.

Well, the enzymes in apples will help you digest food more efficiently.

Eggs. A healthy source of protein. A medium-sized egg contains only about 70 calories. And amino acids to help fight fat. Eating eggs helps stabilize blood sugar levels and maintain muscle tone.