6 THINGS EVERY WOMAN SHOULD EAT EVERY SINGLE DAY!

Being women, we tend to acquire a habit of neglecting our own needs and putting others first. We would look after our parents, siblings, husbands and children all day long, but when it comes to taking care of our own selves, we just become the most carefree person on the planet.

Well I think it’s about time that we start worrying about what we need to stay fit and healthy. Because let’s face it, if we don’t look after ourselves, who’s going to look after our loved ones? So let’s dive into the 6 thing every woman must eat every single day to keep as fit and healthy as possible!

APPLES!

As the saying goes, an apple a day keeps the doctor away, apples are one of the healthiest snack you can munch on between meals. They are rich in Antioxidants and Fibre. Every woman should have at least one apple daily as a part of her diet. Some of the benefits of apples are listed below:

1. It reduces cholesterol, as the fibres bind with fats in the intestine.
2. Reduces the risk of diseases like Diabetes, Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s disease.
3. Curbs all sorts of cancers, mainly pancreatic cancer.
4. Helps get rid of constipation.
5. Control weight.
6. Detoxifies liver.
7. Boosts up the immune system.
8. Prevents Cataracts.

EGGS!

Eating an egg every day is no biggie. Most of us have an egg or two as a part of our breakfast. May be that’s one of the reasons we are fueled up throughout the day. Eggs are rich in nutrients that the body requires constantly. Although in the past, some people said that eating eggs every day may harm the body, however researchers proved them to be old wives tales. A few benefits of eggs are:

1. It contains various trace nutrients that are required by the body.
2. Although they are high in cholesterol, they do not adversely affect body’s cholesterol levels.
3. Increases the amount of HDLs and lowers LDL’s.
4. Contains Choline, important for building up cell membranes.
5. Eggs Contain Lutein and Zeaxanthin, Antioxidants That Have Major Benefits For Eye Health
6. Has all the essential amino acids.

YOGURT!

It’s like everywhere you go, you find yogurt. Sometimes flavored, sometimes frozen! But what’s the real deal? It’s just all natural yogurt. Yes, with immense health benefits, yogurt is now taking over the top position among the dairy products. Enriched with probiotics, yogurt not only helps keep your bones and teeth strong, it also helps keep the digestive system healthy. So to list down a few of the many health benefits yogurt has:

1. Helps the gut.
2. Helps boost immune system.
3. Has an adequate supply of vitamin B-2, B-12, calcium, magnesium and potassium.
4. Prevents Vaginal Infections.
5. Helps prevents osteoporosis.

CORN!

The next time you are wondering what side dish you want with your main course, do not hesitate in picking out the corn. It is one of the most popular cereals in the world, enriched with vitamins mineral and nutrients that the body requires. Here are a few reasons that landed it on our top 6 must have list.

1. Rich source of vitamins, minerals and nutrients.
2. Contains adequate amounts of thiamin and niacin.
3. A good source of pantothenic acid.
4. Enriched with vitamin E.
5. Protects the heart.
6. Prevents anemia.
7. Lowers LDL.
8. Control diabetes and hypertension.

DATES!

Date is probably one of the ancient fruits that has been cultivated since 6000 BC. We would not be exaggerating if we say that it is a complete supply of nutrients. It contains Fibre, potassium, manganese, copper, magnesium, and vitamin B-6. Its small size makes it very easy to eat a few at once. Having a few pieces a day can boost up your energy levels and keep you going throughout the day. A few reasons to include it in your daily diet regimen are listed below:

1. Helps the heart to stay heathy due to its rich fibre content.
2. The magnesium in dates makes it an amazing anti-inflammatory product.
3. Reduces blood pressure.
4. Promotes digestive health.
5. Helps the brain to stay healthy.
6. Promotes a healthy pregnancy and delivery. Eating dates in the last 4 weeks of pregnancy reduces the need for induction of labor.
7. Reduces the risk of stroke.

MILK!

These days one of the most common problems a woman faces is unhealthy bones. Osteoporosis and osteomalacia are a few examples of the disease that are present in every 2ndfemale. The reason being, body that is deficient in vitamin D and calcium. Now we all know incorporating 2 to 3 glasses of milk in our everyday diet makes this problem go away in a snap, yet we wait till it’s too late. So as of today make a pact to yourself that you’ll drink at least two glassfuls of milk every day, because you deserve to be healthy. Apart from being good for the bones and teeth, milk has many other qualities which you did not know about.

1. It helps to keep your skin soft, supple and dewy, rendering a flawless complexion.
2. Helps your muscles to grow.
3. Women who drink milk daily tend to lose weight more easily than women who don’t.
4. A warm glass of milk after a tiring day helps you to relax.
5. It alleviates premenstrual syndrome.
6. It boosts energy.
7. Out of pepto? Drink a cold glass of milk instead to soothe a heartburn.

So including these 6 foods in your daily diet, help you stay happy, healthy and fit! I hope this article is helpful. Do follow me on Facebook and do share this blog post! Until next time