Executive summary about healthy woman by Uma Shankari
A well planned
diet for women should supply both macronutrients, like proteins, carbohydrates,
and fat, as well as micronutrients, such as vitamins and minerals. Whole foods
are the preferred source of important vitamins and minerals for your health. Never
forget to add high vitamin vegetables and fruits, such as broccoli, oranges,
strawberries, or spinach to your meals.
Plant sources of
iron are poorly absorbed, leaving you anemic. Fat-soluble vitamins like A and D
have the capacity to be stored in our bodies. For example, vitamin E works more
efficiently in the presence of vitamin C. Calcium has a much higher absorption
rate when taken with magnesium. A woman over 40 should consider supplementing
her diet with calcium and magnesium along with vitamin D. Ultraviolet rays from
sunlight trigger vitamin D synthesis in the skin. Not only is vitamin D
important for calcium absorption, it aids weight loss, strengthens bone, and
protects against cancer and depression. Without vitamin D, bones can become
thin, brittle, or misshapen.