Eating healthy for women is a popular and much discussed topic. The media is almost constantly stressing the latest trend in diets. But what about the basics of eating healthy? Women have different nutritional needs at every stage of life, from adolescence, to pregnancy, to menopause. Yet, their are a few “rules” to follow for every stage of life. It is important for women to consume foods that have a combination of calcium and vitamin D, iron, and folic acid. Calcium is necessary for bone growth and vitamin D helps with calcium absorption in the digestive tract. Try to choose low-fat and fat free dairy products. Iron is an important part of proteins that aid in oxygen transportation. Red meat, eggs, and seafood are good sources of iron. Folic acid helps to produce healthy red blood cells and can be found in romaine lettuce, asparagus, and spinach.
It is important to try and eat from the five food groups. Try to eat six or more servings of vegetables and fruits daily. Stick with brightly colored fruits and vegetables because they are higher in essential vitamins and minerals. Eating healthy for women can be achieved by trying to eat small meals every 4 hours. This helps keep a woman’s metabolism going and will also ward of the need to snack in between meals. Try to only eat when hungry and stick with healthy snacks such as nuts, fruits and vegetables, low-fat cheese and crackers, or fat free yogurt. It is also important to drink plenty of water, which helps to flush our bodies of toxins and waste products.












