12/07/2009

Healthy food for women


• Soy: Soy and dairy products (milk and soy yogurt, tofu) provide amounts of plant estrogens that can reduce the risk of heart disease and breast cancer. Soy products fortified with calcium are best suited to select.

• Dairy products: milk, nonfat yogurt and low-fat cheese provide calcium and can help reduce the risk of osteoporosis after menopause.

• Products integrals are rich in fiber and are important sources of energy. In addition, promote the normal functioning of the intestines.

• Berries are rich in phytonutrients, berries red and blue can contribute to strengthening the collagen (the protein network that gives skin its structure and volume). A diet rich in these antioxidants can help slow the visible signs of skin aging.

• Fish, nuts and seeds contain essential fatty acids needed to keep the cells well hydrated. Fish is an excellent source of iron.

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