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Top 12 (plus one) Superfoods for Women

K_sunglasses_thumb By kathybelle 356 days ago Updated 356 days ago 202 Views 4 Comments
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Introduction

by Heidi Reichenberger McIndoo, MS RD LDN

Diet and Nutrition, Nov. 2007

1
 

"We are special."

www.onmylist.com/category/sex/The_Differences_Bet…

It has been proven by another list on this site that men and women are uniquely different.
There are certain foods which make significant contributions to the genetically engineered pathways which women follow.
These foods were chosen by the above author for their nutrient contribution and taste.

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Beans

 
Fiber, fiber, fiber.
Keeps a healthy digestive tract.
Lowers cholesterol.

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Blueberries

 
antioxidants, antioxidants, antioxidants.
Slows aging.
Improves short-term memory.
Helps motor function.
Prevents breasts, oral and colon cancer cell growth.

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Cherries

 
One of the few foods that contains melatonin.
Helps sleep.

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Cranberries and Juice

 
Helps to prevent bacteria from sticking to the urinary tract, the teeth and stomach.
Reduces tooth decay and ulcers.
A couple of glasses a day will do the trick. (Read the label - don't get "cocktail")

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Eggs

www.onmylist.com/category/animals/Chickens_Rock_1

Did I not tell you "Chicken's Rock"???
Great protein and a thing called choline.
Plays a large role in the brain development of an unborn child and has a positive effect on memory later in life.
Forget about the cholesterol - not a bad kind.

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Flaxseed

 
Antioxidants, heart health.
Has hormone-like activity. Increases chance of conception, reduces mood swings, headaches, and fluid retention.
Lowers risk of breast cancer.

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Lean Beef

 
Iron.
Low consumption of iron is biggest cause of anemia in women which reduces the flow of oxygen to our cells.
Have lean beef two times each week.

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Oats

 
Fiber, fiber, fiber.
Lowers cholesterol and weight.

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Salmon

 
Omega 3 fatty acids.
Lowers stroke and heart attack risks.
Helps brain development in unborn children - critical for women planning to have children.
Have 3 oz. salmon twice a week.

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Spinach

 
Folate.
Another vitamin critical for women of childbearing age.
Helps prevent birth defects.
one-half cup spinach or 1 cup broccoli has a quarter of your daily requirement of folate.

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Walnuts

 
Prevents heart disease and strokes.
Promotes healthy brain cells.

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Yogurt

 
A WINNER!
Protein
Source of calcium
Helps maintain weight, controls blood sugar, promotes healthy blood pressure, and is full of good bacteria to promote a healthy GI tract.
Eat 8 oz. daily.

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Dark chocolate (added by popular demand - meaning a vote of 2)

www.immunesupport.com/library/showarticle.cfm/ID/…

Researchers from the Harvard School of Public Health found that those who eat chocolate and sweets up to three times each month live almost a year longer than those who eat too much or those who steer clear of junk altogether.

Studies show that cocoa powder, dark chocolate and milk chocolate have higher Oxygen Radical Absorption Capacity (ORAC) values than many common foods, such as prunes and blueberries.

Watch the amount and enjoy the treat!

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4 Comments

 

Great list, Kathybelle! I love all these things with the exception of the flaxseed, but I do take flaxseed oil supplements. Just one question....no chocolate? Not even dark chocolate? (limited portion size, of course!) :-)
Tulips_thumb gratefuldaisyposted 356 days ago
Well! That is a good observation! I wonder why she did not choose to include dark chocolate, especially because good taste was part of the criteria she used?
Lets just include it.
K_sunglasses_thumb kathybelleposted 356 days ago
Yippee---chocolate! Thanks, Kathybelle. Now it seems complete. :-D
Tulips_thumb gratefuldaisyposted 356 days ago
That would have been a vote of 3 if I hadn't been so busy at work today. Plus you can have chocolate covered cranberries, blueberries, walnuts and cherries. Yum and good for you...
Pam-oml-avatar-2_thumb Pamposted 356 days ago
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