One of the best ways to take care of yourself and being able to take care of
the ones you love is eating well.
What you eat makes a big difference in the way you look and feel and a
healthy diet not only gives you energy to get through your busy day but also boosts your mood.
It will help you maintain your weight and keep you
looking gorgeous.
Your food choices can also help reduce PMS, boost fertility, combat stress,
make pregnancy easier, and ease the symptoms of menopause.
Whatever your age may be, committing to a healthy diet will help you look
and feel your best so that you stay on top of your commitments and enjoy life!
Here some inspiration and general guidelines for your
nutrition:
Eat whole, plant-based foods
Fill most of your plate with fruits and leafy green vegetables. Also include a variety of whole grains, beans, and legumes to give you filling fibre and keep you going throughout the day.Try to find minimally-processed or locally-grown foods whenever possible and make these foods the mainstay of your diet.
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 eat too much protein
Protein is an essential part of any healthy diet, but eating too much animal-based protein is particularly dangerous for women. Eating lots of protein causes calcium loss.Over time, this could lead to a decrease in bone density and osteoporosis.
Get enough iron
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.
Cut back on alcohol and caffeine
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.
As a general rule keep in mind, ladies, you only deserve the best in life, this also applies to the quality of your food!