In today’s world, in particular, women are multi-taskers. They are taking care of their own needs, looking after family and also establishing themselves towards a successful career. In short, the daily lives of working women are quite hectic. And in the process of looking after everything, they often ignore their own health and well-being at times.
Nutritionist and Dietician Avni Kaul says it is important to eat a healthy, well-balanced diet, there are specific foods that every woman must include in her diet along with the regular meals to get optimum health. Especially, foods that are excellent not only for overall health but ones that can actually protect you from a number of ailments.
Here are some of them.
Spinach
Spinach might not be the most tempting food to eat but spinach has several assorted mineral and vitamins that not eating them would be a huge mistake. Filled with magnesium, which is known to lower symptoms of PMS, spinach is also good for your bone health, keeps blood sugar in control and reduces the risk of an asthma attack.
Tomatoes
Though tomatoes are a common commodity in most Indian homes, several people underestimate the power of this fruit. Having lycopene, a pigment, a good number of studies indicates that tomatoes lower the occurrence of breast cancer and heart disease. They also boost bone health and help lower cholesterol.
Flax Seeds
Having good doses of omega-3 fatty acids, flax seeds are great for your heart and blood sugar levels. With powerful anti-inflammatory agents, consuming flax seeds regularly will be great for your health. Besides this, the seeds are also good at lowering episodes of irritable bowel syndrome.
Oats
Besides being good for your heart, enhancing digestion and keeping blood pressure in control, oats also assist prevent mood swings associated with PMS. Rich in dietary fiber, oats can also reduce cholesterol and keep your gastrointestinal tract running properly.
Avni Kaul is Founder of Nutriactivania with Masters Degree in Food and Nutrition from University of Delhi and is also a Certified Diabetes Educator from Project Hope and International Diabetes Federation. She is a Leicester Mammas Ambassador trained in Lactation Counselling with NHS United Kingdom. Mammas support pregnant and new mothers and their families. Specializations of Avni Kaul Include Infant and Young Child Feeding Practises, Pre and Post natal diets, Fat loss, Muscle Gain and Holistic Health and Nutrition