The first step to a healthy diet is the choice of a balanced menu consisting of various products that contain all the necessary nutrients, vitamins and antioxidants. Scientists have found that eating certain foods can help reduce the risk of diseases that are common to women, such as osteoporosis, heart problems and breast cancer.
Here are some of these products.
Cranberry and Cranberry Juice
Women often suffer from urinary tract infections due to a shorter urethra. To treat these problems, some natural remedies, such as berries and cranberry juice, have a very good effect. Cranberries are used for many years in folk medicine and can effectively prevent infections of the genitourinary system.
This juice contains antioxidants that interfere with the attachment of bacteria to the walls of the bladder. Also, cranberries are rich in ingredients that have anti-infectious, antitumor and antioxidant properties. In addition, the use of cranberries has a positive effect on the heart and improves mental health.
Tomatoes
Tomatoes are vegetables that can be found on the market almost all the year round. They contain lycopene, which, as scientists say, reduces the risk of developing cancer and pathology of the reproductive organs. Also scientists have proved that lycopene, contained in tomatoes, can protect the heart from typical female heart diseases.
Tomatoes contain vitamins A, B1, B2, C, PP, B9 and in small amounts of D, E and K, minerals of which potassium compounds are especially valuable, as well as sodium, calcium, iron, copper, phosphorus and magnesium.
Flax seeds
This product contains omega-3 fats, fiber and substances called lignans, which are believed to prevent some common diseases. According to scientists, 40 grams of flaxseed daily helps reduce the frequency of hot flashes during menopause, and it is believed that flaxseed can control the level of "bad" cholesterol.
Fish
Oily fish, such as salmon and mackerel, contain a significant amount of healthy fats. Regular consumption of fish helps to maintain healthy cell membranes and can protect us from certain diseases such as hypertension, depression, rheumatoid arthritis and lupus.
Cabbage
The use of cabbage is often underestimated. But this vegetable contains a number of useful substances, especially important for women's health. Cabbage is rich in calcium and vitamin K.
Vitamin K plays a very important role in the development and maintenance of strong bones. It turns out that women who regularly eat foods containing vitamin K are less susceptible to bone fractures, which is a fairly common trauma among women, especially the elderly.
Legumes
Legumes are considered to be an excellent source of protein and fiber and therefore can prevent certain heart disorders and breast cancer. In addition, according to some nutritionists, the consumption of these products helps regulate female hormones. This effect is due to the bioflavonoids contained in them.
Walnuts
According to recent studies, eating a small amount of nuts can reduce the risk of osteoporosis. Scientists believe that antioxidants, the so-called phytosterols, which are found in walnuts, have anti-cancer properties.