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5 Nutrients Every Woman Needs
Akai Jackson
As a woman you have some unique requirements when it comes to nutrients. Your body goes through things that a man’s body doesn’t and these events mean that you need more of certain nutrients. Have you ever found yourself frustrated because you have been working out or eating clean for months on end and just can’t seem to make the scale budge? Meanwhile your male coworker or even your significant other seems like they can work out one time and get immediate results. Or maybe, you have chronic headaches and find yourself extremely fatigued all the time. Some of these issues can be caused by a lack of these 5 key nutrients that every woman needs.
Iron
Iron is a mineral that works with other substances to create hemoglobin, the compound that carries oxygen in the blood. A deficiency of iron can result in fatigue and lack of concentration. It’s important that women of child-bearing age consume foods rich in iron as iron is lost during menstruation. Good sources of iron include red meat, kidney beans, pumpkin seeds, and spinach.
Folic acid
Folic acid is needed/required for the development of new cells. Folic acid is another important nutrient for women of child-bearing age. Folic acid helps to prevent neural tube defects that lead to cerebral palsy. You can get folic acid from avocado, lentils, black beans, and orange juice.
Magnesium
Magnesium plays a part in over 300 chemical reactions in the body. Magnesium is also important for the absorption of calcium, another important nutrient for women of all ages. Magnesium is also a great detoxifier. For many people, a magnesium deficiency causes noticeable negative symptoms – including muscle aches or spasms, poor digestion, anxiety, and trouble sleeping. Yet, magnesium deficiency is often overlooked and rarely tested. Therefore, magnesium may be one of the most underutilized but most necessary supplements there is. This Sources of magnesium include spinach, almonds, and halibut.
Vitamin C
Vitamin C is a powerful antioxidant that helps to protect the cells from damage that can lead to illness. Vitamin C is also important for the production of collagen. If you want good-looking skin, you want to make sure you’re getting adequate amounts of vitamin C. Good sources of this important nutrient include red bell pepper, oranges, and strawberries.
Vitamin D
Vitamin D is also important for the absorption of calcium. It is also important for breast health. The sun is the best source of vitamin D, but you can also get it from oily fish, mushrooms, fortified cereals, and supplements. If you live in an area that doesn’t get much sun, make sure you’re getting enough vitamin D through what you eat.
It’s important to eat a well-balanced diet in order to get all of the nutrients you need. As a woman you have some special nutritional needs, but by eating foods that you probably enjoy anyway, you can meet all those needs. in order to get all of the nutrients you need. As a woman you have some special nutritional needs, but by eating foods that you probably enjoy anyway, you can meet all those needs.
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