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10. Strawberries
Like blueberries, strawberries are powerful little fruits. Rich in vitamin C and potassium, strawberries are great for preventing varicose veins, fighting wrinkles, improve vision, reduce inflammation, and even fight urinary tract infections for women. Consuming strawberries regularly can lower your risk of developing cancer, especially breast cancer and gastrointestinal cancers such as colorectal cancer. Aim to eat one cup of strawberries each day. Whether fresh or frozen, strawberries, just like blueberries, cannot be beat!
11. Olive Oil
Olive oil is important for women as it offers serious protection from colon cancer, skin cancer, and breast cancer. This is due to the high level of phenolic antioxidants in olive oil. The biophenols prevent heart disease by lowering blood pressure. Olive oil is also highly anti-inflammatory so it can prevent chronic inflammatory diseases such as arthritis. Consume two tablespoons of olive oil each day.
12. Salmon
You can’t beat a good grilled salmon lunch! You shouldn’t skip it either because the omega-3 fatty acids in salmon nourish the brain and the entire cardiovascular system. Omega-3 fatty acids are necessary for fighting cancer, Alzheimer’s disease, for fighting depression, as well as for a healthy pregnancy. Salmon is also one of the few food sources of vitamin D, something most women today do not get enough of. Don’t worry; however, salmon is low in calories, so it won’t cause damage to your waistline. Eat two or more servings of salmon each week.
13. Avocados
Yes, we can hear you already: avocados are fatty. This is true, but it is a healthy type of fat. Avocados contain heart healthy monounsaturated fats, which will help your body absorb other nutrients. Avocados are also a super anti-aging food as it is loaded with vitamin B6, E, K, and other nutrients such as potassium, folate, protein, potassium, and magnesium, a mineral most women do not consume nearly enough of. Aim to eat half of an avocado each day.
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