4 Healthiest Foods For Women

Important Heads Up for Women’s Health

4 Healthiest Foods for Women | Plus Bonus. I read a few years back that women need more antioxidants, substances that prevent and repair cell damage, than men do. Didn’t think too much about that claim back then. But now that I’ve really been into “healthy foods”, I’ve been researching this and haven’t been able to find anything to back it up. I personally think women AND men can both benefit from these 4 antioxidant filled foods, which I why whenever I make something for myself – I always make enough to give to my hubs as well.

That being said. If in fact it is true that women need more antioxidants than men, don’t let that discourage you as there are some really good foods you can eat – one’s that have the most powerful antioxidants for our bodies. And they can be found here – in these delicious foods:

4 Healthiest Foods For Women (and Men)

BERRIES – these yummy little fruits deliver anthocyanins, which decrease the risk of several cancers and shield against skin aging. Plus they have lutein, which helps protect vision. So grab yourself some Blueberries, Raspberries, Strawberries, or any “berry” in season and include them with your breakfast or as a snack. Better yet, mix them into a daily smoothie and drink up to good health. Need some smoothie recipes? Click this link here for an abundance of choices.

WALNUTS – gotta love these nuts as they’re loaded with Vitamin E, which is perfect for boosting the immune system so that it can fight off invading bacteria and viruses. It also helps to widen blood vessels and keep blood from clotting within them. Eating 1/4 cup of walnuts boasts more than 8 mg of gamma-tocopherol, the type of vitamin E most effective at warding off heard disease.

NON-FAT FORTIFIED MILK – which is a top source of Vitamin D, which many studies have suggested has the potential to prevent up to half of all breast, colon, and ovarian cancers. Skim milk is a great example of non-fat fortified milk – so if you’re like me and enjoy a bowl of cereal in the morning, use this milk instead of whole milk. Need alternatives? Try adding Hemp milk, Oat milk, Almond milk, coconut milk, or Soy milk into your daily diet.

TOMATOES – along with watermelon and pink grapefruit, they are packed with lycopene, which is proven to cut the risk of skin cancer and heart disease. Just another another great reason to plant a few tomato varieties in your garden.

4 HEALTHIEST FOODS FOR WOMEN

HEALTHIEST FOOD BONUS

COFFEE – are you an avid coffee drinker like me? Bet you didn’t know that a cup of caffeinated or decaf coffee has more antioxidants than a serving of raspberries, blueberries or orange juice !! Yup – so true. And you’ll get even more antioxidants if you opt for dark roast.

So there you have them – the 4 Healthiest Foods for Women, and in my opinion, for Men too. Stock these in your refrigerator and pantry and treat yourself to some healthy food daily. Enjoy 🙂