superfoods to support women's health
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It doesn't take a lot of research to find that most women do not take the best of care of themselves. There is always the job, the house, the children, the significant other, the fur babies...you name it, and I'm pretty sure it's somewhere on the list of things to-do before the day's end. While organization and time management are topics for another day, we are going to focus on eating and how to better fuel your body as a woman. This applies to most all women, in any age and stage of your life, so listen up! According to the CDC, only 9% to 12% of people eat enough fruits and vegetables. Women need certain foods to help boost immunity, improve muscle growth, for reproductive purposes, as preventatives for scary health problems, etc. If we are going to eat, let's make sure we are eating the things that are proven to be best for us. Legumes and beans are packed with protein and fiber, which give us much-needed energy and can lower the risk for heart disease. Edamame is full of fiber, healthy fats and compounds that mimic estrogen and may help control hot flashes during menopause. Black beans, typically eaten with Mexican dishes, are loaded with essential minerals like folate, magnesium and iron, magnesium being a mineral we all need for every cellular function in our bodies (but that we rarely get enough of).
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