[acb-diabetics] best foods for women

[Patricia LaFrance-Wolf]

Superfoods Just For Women

 

In today's world of conscious eating, finding the right foods to consume can


be a bit of a challenge. Did you know certain foods hold benefits just for 

women? Below are key superfoods that can contribute to women's health:

 

Wild Alaskan Salmon:

 

With two kinds of omega-3s in this delicious fish, women can see a benefit 

in pregnancy health, as well as boosting mood.

 

Wild Blueberries:

 

"They're truly one of nature's ultimate anti-aging foods," says Kate Geagan,


MS, RD, author of Go Green Get Lean. Wild blueberries are known to have the 

highest content of antioxidants, as well as anthocyanins, one of the most 

powerful forms of antioxidants.

 

Oats:

 

Delivering soluble and insoluble fiber, oats can help people feel fuller 

faster, helping to control weight.

 

Broccoli:

 

Delivering vitamin C and a good source of vitamin A, broccoli helps you feel


full on less than 30 calories per serving. And it gets bonus points for 

fiber, folate (folic acid), calcium, iron, and potassium.

 

Walnuts:

 

"Protein, fiber, vitamins, minerals, and omega-3s-what else is there to 

say?" asks David L. Katz, MD, MPH, associate professor at the Yale School of


Medicine.

 

Avocados:

 

Avocados pack high amounts of potassium, magnesium, folate, protein, and 

vitamins B6, E, and K. Add to that fiber and plant sterols, and you have one


nutrient-dense food. Plus, heart-healthy monounsaturated fatty acids in 

avocados can actually help you lose belly fat.

 

Red Beans:

 

They are antioxidants and packed with protein, folate, minerals, and fiber, 

including resistant starch. Resistant starch seems to have several important


benefits, like boosting the body's ability to burn fat and helping it feel 

full.

 

Greek Yogurt:

 

One serving supplies nearly one-fourth of a woman's daily calcium needs, and


the fat-free variety is packed with twice as much protein as regular yogurt.

 

As an added bonus, Greek yogurt is loaded with probiotics.

 

Olive Oil:

 

A staple of the Mediterranean diet, olive oil has long been linked to heart 

health and longevity. And with the delicious flavor, how can you go wrong?

 

Dark Chocolate:

 

It's "the food you love that loves you back," says David L. Katz, MD, MPH, 

associate professor at the Yale School of Medicine. Dark chocolate is loaded


with magnesium, manganese, copper, zinc, and phosphorus-all important for 

strong bones.

 

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