Healthy Eating for Women

HEALTHY TIPS FOR WOMEN OF ALL AGES:

• Get yourself a good energy start by having a healthy breakfast, like, a serving of whole grain cereal with fruits, an egg with a glass of fresh fruit smoothie. A solid breakfast provides energy for the day.
• Too much intervals between meals, can make you feel irritable and tired, so have some small snacks in between the big meals.
•  Try to incorporate complex carbohydrates as much as you can in your diet. Foods such as baked potatoes, whole-wheat pasta, brown rice, oatmeal, whole grain breads, and bananas boost your “feel-good” serotonin levels without a crash. They also provide plenty of fiber, so you feel full much longer.
• Don’t neglect iron rich foods in your diet, many women don’t get enough iron in their diet. On top of that, women lose a lot of this important mineral during menstruation. Boost your intake by eating iron-rich foods such as lean red meat, dark poultry, lentils, spinach, almonds, and iron-fortified cereals.
• Limit Alcohol and caffeine intake to no more than 1 glass and cup per day. Women who have more than two alcoholic drinks a day are at higher risk of osteoporosis. Caffeine consumption interferes with hormone levels and also increases the loss of calcium. Try to limit alcohol consumption to one glass a day and caffeine to one cup a day.
• Minimize the risk of osteoporosis; a serious condition that deteriorates bone health. Women are at a greater risk than men of developing osteoporosis, so it’s important to get plenty of calcium to support your bone health. While dairy products are high in calcium, their animal fat and protein can accelerate bone loss. So also consider plant-based sources of calcium like beans, broccoli, kale, Brussels sprouts, and collard greens.
• Don’t cut off fats completely; know the right kind of fat, that’s good for you. Rather than cutting fat out of your diet, make smart choices about the types of fat you eat. Saturated fat and Trans fat—the “bad fats”—increase your risk for certain diseases, including heart disease and stroke. But polyunsaturated and monounsaturated fats—the “good fats”—actually contribute to your health and vitality, support your mood, and help you maintain a healthy weight.

Foods rich in healthy fats include:

• olive and canola oil
• olives
• nuts
• fish and seafood
• peanut butter
• avocados

So now you come to know the importance of healthy eating, and also the wrong eating pattern that you usually follow. We hope that after reading this article you’ll be able to maintain a healthy lifestyle forever!!