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EAT RIGHT TO STAY HEALTHY

In today’s fast-paced life, women should ensure they follow a balanced diet along with moderate exercises to remain fit. Here are a few tips.

A balanced diet is important for healthy living today. However, nutritional requirements vary according to one s age and gender. women, especially, have a few specific requirements in order to maintain a healthy body. A balanced diet coupled with a moderate exercise schedule at least five days a week is vital. Here are 10 essential nutrients that should be incorporated in every woman s daily diet.

Bean there, done that

Bean are good for the heart. They are nutritious, low in fat and inexpensive. Half a cup of these take care of a quarter of the daily recommended fibre intake which is 20 gms .There are a variety of beans to choose from, kidney beans, soybeans, chickpease, etc. Toss them in your salads or team with curries but ensure you eat them.

Kale everyday

Kale is a member of the cabbage family. It is also a great source of folate, a water soluable vitamin that is naturally present in foods, it is recommended that women consume 400 mg of folate every day.

Beta Sight

Betacarotenses are natural chemicals that belong to the Cartenoid family. Besides, carrots, beta-carotene is found in oranges, pumpkin, sweet potato, papaya and mangoes. The body converts beta-carotene into Vitamin A and so this nutrient helps in meeting the Vitamin A requirements. It also aids in prevention of breast cancer.

Just Flax

Flax seeds and flax seed oil are excellent sources of Omega-3 fatty acids which can help protect the heart. This is extremely important as heart disease is the leading cause of premature deaths among women. Flax also contains substances called Lignas, which are an excellent source of fibre. So toss them into your salad, or have them roasted, or grind them and add to your bowl of cereal.

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