Eating healthy foods is essential for everyone.
Even your pets will appreciate an organic diet rich in lean protein, fresh fruits and vegetables and pure spring water.
However, certain foods are especially beneficial for a woman’s body, which is much more than just a smaller version of a man.
The Female body and brains are physically different than the male’.
Women are much more sensitive to the artificial hormones and pesticides crammed into many commercial food products, which can wreak havoc on their reproductive system.
Protecting your body with antioxidants and other vitamins and nutrients that ward off disease is important to keep your system healthy, balanced and functioning at an optimal level.
Foods For Women’s Health
Although these foods are healthy for all humans to eat, they are particularly essential for women.
Always remember to buy organic.
Orange squash and roots
Butternut squash, pumpkins and orange root vegetables like sweet potatoes and carrots are loaded with beta-carotene, which is a powerful antioxidant.
Beta-carotene which is known as the protector of vision is also thought to protect against breast cancer and repair damaged skin as well, slowing the signs of ageing.
Iron
During that period of the month, women must consume iron or risk anaemia; although this essential mineral is widely taken in multivitamin form, your body will absorb iron better if you consume it in foods like spinach, lentils, lean red meat and dark poultry.
If you are already taking a multivitamin, make sure it is one made specifically for women that includes iron.
Mangoes

Like many other fruits, mangoes are loaded with vitamin C, a nutrient that fights inflammation and keeps your immune system running smoothly. However, juicy mangoes are also very high in vitamin A that is believed to help protect against cervical cancer- a great excuse for a smoothie.
Beans
A lot of women suffer from digestive irregularities such as Irritable Bowel Syndrome, and having plenty of natural fibre in your diet from beans, lentils and legumes can help prevent such chronic diseases as colon cancer, which kills more women every year than breast cancer.
Bulky beans are low in fat, inexpensive and are a filling way to beat hunger.
Yoghurt
You need a high intake of calcium to keep your bones strong against the brittle breaks of osteoporosis.
Dairy is a fine source of calcium, and yoghurt offers the added benefit of good bacteria (also know as probiotics) that keep your colon healthy and the whole body system in balance.
Don’t take the premade, commercial yoghurts that are extremely high in sugars, instead, opt for natural yoghurt and flavour it yourself with honey, or agave syrup and fresh fruits.
Figs
Figs contain elevated levels of vitamin B-6, a nutrient that has been proven to help balance the mood and ease the symptoms of PMS.
The fibre in figs helps you feel full and can sooth many common digestive irregularities as well.
Salmon
Salmon, as well as other fatty fish such as mackerel and sardines, are rich in omega-3 essential fatty acids, which are indeed necessary for proper brain function as well as protection from arthritis and heart disease.
Berries
Cranberries, strawberries, raspberries, blueberries and blackberries contain potent anti-cancer agents that play a fundamental role in cell repair and may protect against many forms of disease, including breast cancer and colon cancer, the two cancers that affect women most.
Loaded with vitamin C, folic acid and antioxidants as well, berries ward off urinary tract infections, help your vision and may also protect against skin ageing. Try to include berries in your daily diet.
Incorporate these healthy foods for women into your diet if you want a healthy body.

If you have been working out to get flat abs, it is important that you know that if you spend all your day at the gym, but don’t eat the right foods, you may not get desired results.
Your diet plays a significant role in your weight loss journey; you have to eat right if you crave that sexy body.
Foods to incorporate into your diet if you want a flat belly
These foods are healthy and have been proven to aid in weight loss in the stomach area. A flat belly is a feature of a great body.
Almonds
Almonds contain filling protein and fibre, not to mention vitamin E, a powerful antioxidant. 
Almonds are also an excellent source of magnesium, a mineral your body must have to produce energy, build and maintain muscle tissue, and regulate blood sugar. 

What makes almonds most impressive is their ability to block calories. Research shows that the composition of their cell walls may help reduce the absorption of all of their fat, making them an extra-lean nut.
Eat an ounce a day (about 23 almonds), with approximately 160 calories. An empty Altoids tin will hold your daily dose correctly.
Eggs
Dietitians highly respect eggs because of their balance of essential amino acids which are protein building blocks used by your body to manufacture everything from muscle fibres to brain chemicals.
Researchers at the Pennington Biomedical Research Center report that when people ate eggs in the morning, they felt less hungry throughout the day than when breakfast consisted of complex carbohydrates like bagels. 
Eat an egg a day, unless you have high blood cholesterol, in which case you should check with your doctor first. (One egg packs about 213 milligrammes of cholesterol.)
Berries
Most berries are loaded with fibre, every dieter’s best friend. 
Experts say the more fibre you eat, the fewer calories you absorb from all the other stuff you put in your mouth. That’s because fibre traps food particles and shuttles them out of your system before they’re fully digested. 
Berries are also high in antioxidants, which not only help protect you from chronic diseases like cancer but may also help you get more results from your workouts. 
Eat at least half a cup daily, or about 30 calories’ worth. Don’t limit yourself to the usual suspects, like raspberries, blueberries, and strawberries. Add boysenberries, gooseberries, and black currants to the mix for excitement.
Leafy Greens
Their low-calorie count definitely will shrink your waistline. A cup of spinach contains only about 40 calories, while a cup of broccoli has 55 calories and satisfies 20 percent of your day’s fibre requirement. 
Most leafy greens are loaded with calcium, an essential ingredient for muscle contraction.
In other words, they help fuel your workouts.
Eat three servings daily. 
Yoghurt
According to a recent research published in the International Journal of Obesity, people who get their calcium from yoghurt rather than from other sources may lose more weight around their midsection.
The probiotic bacteria in most yoghurts will help keep your digestive system healthy, which translates into a lower incidence of gas, bloating, and constipation, which can keep your tummy looking flat.
Eat one to three cups a day of low-fat or fat-free yoghurt.
When choosing yoghurt, choose unsweetened yoghurt that contains live active cultures. 
Add a handful of chopped fresh fruit for flavour and extra fibre.
 

Having friends over for a small party and wondering what drink to serve? This drink is a fun fruity twist to the traditional Margarita, and I am sure you and your friends will love it. Enjoy!
Ingredients
4 cups Watermelon; seeded and chopped
¼ cup Fresh lime juice (about 3 limes)
¼ cup Sugar
½ cup Tequila
1 tbsp lime rind; grated
2 tbsp fresh mint leaves; chopped
Salt
Procedure

Cut up the watermelon into small pieces and remove the seeds
Place the cut watermelon on a baking sheet and freeze until firm
Blend the frozen watermelon, tequila, lime rind, lemon juice, mint leaves and sugar in a blender until it is slushy
Coat the rims of cocktail glasses with lime juice and dip in salt
Pour the blended slush into the cocktail glasses
Garnish with mint leaves
Serve

Tips

You could substitute the tequila with ½ cup of Orange juice or Apple juice to make a great Mocktail
You could also coat the glasses with sugar, instead of salt

When you reach the age of 40, you’ve reached a pivotal point in your health. 
Although you may feel as active and energetic as ever, your dietary choices can have an increasingly significant effect on your risk of chronic diseases.
Managing your weight, monitoring your cholesterol levels and protecting your heart health and bones take on more importance at this stage in your life.
In the years when you are getting close to menopause, eating a balanced, nutritious diet lays the foundation for a healthier future.
Fortunately, a proper diet and regular exercise will help you look and feel your best.
40+ Diet For Women
These are foods that should be your favorite when you clock 40.
Oats

Oats are rich in beta-glucans, a soluble fibre that can help lower the unwanted form of cholesterol, low-density lipoprotein (LDL). Avenanthramides – antioxidants unique to oats helps protect against atherosclerosis (the build-up of plaque on artery walls), this gives oats an advantage over other grains.
Cherries
Cherries help in combating several conditions common in middle age, including gout and arthritis. They are a rich source of the antioxidant, anthocyanin.
Eating a dozen cherries or drinking a glass of unsweetened juice three or four times a week is ideal.
Eat fresh with yogurt or seeds to ensure absorption of the beneficial vitamins.
Oily Fish
Omega 3 fats in oily fish can lower heart rate and blood pressure, and reduce the risk of irregular heartbeat (arrhythmia).
Omega 3 fats are sensitive to high temperatures, so make sure you cook on a low heat or steam lightly. Eating raw fish such as sashimi will protect the beneficial fats.
Soy
Isoflavones content in soybeans has been linked to lowering cholesterol and increasing bone density in post-menopausal women.
Eat fresh edamame beans or soy beans in cans. Eat it twice or three times a week.
Soy can influence hormone levels, and over-consumption is not recommended for pre-menopausal women without the advice of an endocrinologist.
Tomatoes
Tomatoes are very rich in the antioxidant lycopene. They offer a degree of protection against the formation and spread of cancer cells as well as protecting arteries from atherosclerosis.
Lycopene is more easily absorbed by the body when the sources are cooked, so the best way to get the benefits is to cook the tomato.
 

For many women, getting their period also means dealing with awful cramps, major bloating, constant exhaustion, and horrible headaches. It’s not fun.
So, we are always on the lookout for things that will help ease the many period pains.
Yes, the quickest option for getting rid of any period pain might be to pop a painkiller. But if you are one of those who hates taking a ton of medication during one week of every month, you may want to try natural remedies, which are the best ways to cure our pains and stay healthy at the same time.
There are different kinds of foods and drinks out there that can help with your PMS symptoms. And yeah, they’re yummy!

Here are super foods that will help get rid of or prevent cramping and bloating.
Dark Chocolate
A lot of us crave chocolate or something else that’s sweet during our period.
But too much sugar and dairy isn’t a very good idea, and it might even make your symptoms much worse.
Instead, go for dark chocolate, which will help relax your muscles and also get rid of those pesky cravings.
Just buy a bar of dark chocolate and eat up.
Avocado
Avocados are delicious, easy to eat and super healthy fruits you can eat in a lot of different ways.
You can eat it plain, or decide to cut it up to put in a salad or add it to any sandwich.
Pumpkin Seeds
Pumpkin seeds come loaded with zinc, which has been shown to help get rid of cramps. 
This isn’t the only type of seed you should try – studies have also reported that sunflower and sesame seeds help too. Both will contribute to getting rid of your cramps.
Pineapple
Whether you drink pineapple juice or just eat it plain, it can help relax your muscles, which in turn can contribute to easing your pains.
Pineapple also helps get rid of bloating and even makes you feel happier than ever before.
You can juice it for a quick treat, eat it plain or get fancy and grill it.