Woman Health – The Best Food for Summer!

The nutritional needs of men and women are very different, as the nutrients needed by each gender differ. Women need more iron, vitamins and minerals, as their need change throughout age and seasons. See below the basic food that women need the most during hot summer months.

Quinoa
Quinoa is rich in fibers and proteins and helps both weight control and fine and proper digestion. The combination of fibers and proteins in quinoa causes fast saturation that lasts, thus reduces the need for snacks and junk food with unnecessary calories.

Linseed
Linseed contains omega- 3 fatty acids and contributes to hormonal balance. This can be really useful through menopause. Add 1-2 full spoons of linseed in your smoothies everyday and hot flashes, bad mood and night sweat will decrease.

Walnuts
According to studies, the walnut consumption is likely to prevent breast cancer. It is believed that walnuts contain some nutrients, that combined with good fat, antioxidants and fibers, can increase their positive effects on women’s health.

Avocado
The avocado fruit contains good fat, vitamin B6, folic acid and magnesium, substances that are necessary for the production of certain hormones that can relieve the premenstrual syndrome symptoms.

Cherries
Cherries contain anthocyanins, a class of phytochemicals that give them their deep red color. They are flavonoids with antioxidant and anti-inflammatory benefits, which help to reduce the risk of chronic diseases developing.

Berries
Same as cherries, berries also contain plentiful nutrients, such as anthocyanins, that are very strong and can reduce breast and other types of cancer developing. Their antioxidant action also contributes to the protection of the heart.

Tomatoes
Tomatoes are rich in lycopene, a nutrient that fights diseases and benefits women, by reducing the danger of cancer and heart problems. Lycopene is a fat-soluble substance and by adding a good fat to tomatoes such as olive oil, its absorption can be greatly enhanced.

Eggs
Finally, eggs contain choline, a nutrient associated with brain health and a reduced risk of breast cancer.