10 good foods for middle-aged women

These foods will prevent many diseases and avoid unpleasant symptoms during premenopause, menopause...

By regularly consuming the foods below, women will prevent the occurrence of many diseases and avoid unpleasant symptoms during premenopause and menopause...

1- Tomato:Vitamin A, vitamin C and beta-carotene in tomatoes act as antioxidants, clearing away free radicals that damage the blood. The high calcium and vitamin K content in tomatoes helps keep bones strong.

2- Cabbage: Contains a lot of sulforaphane - increases the production of enzymes, helps eliminate free radicals, destroys cancer cells. Recently, people discovered in cabbage a new substance called tactronic acid which has the effect of preventing the conversion of carbohydrates into lipids, preventing obesity.

3- Whole grains:Rich in fiber and potassium, which helps prevent high blood pressure and excess weight. Add brown rice to your diet.

Isoflavones extracted from soybeans have effects similar to the hormone estrogen.

4- Sweet potatoes:Helps reduce the harmful effects of secondhand smoke, prevents diabetes and boosts the immune system. In addition, sweet potatoes are rich in vitamin C, which helps nourish your skin.

5- Green tea: High in polyphenols – has excellent anti-aging properties. Some studies suggest that green tea helps with weight loss.

6- Orange: Oranges are rich in vitamin C. In addition, oranges also contain a lot of calcium, fiber and other nutrients such as magnesium, iron, vitamins A, B1, B2, potassium and folate. Eating a fresh orange every day will help the body stay healthy, help bones and the immune system develop stably, and fight oxidation.

7-Yogurt:Yogurt is rich in protein, which helps reduce the risk of diabetes, improve edema and slow down the aging process. In addition, yogurt is also rich in calcium, vitamins and beneficial micronutrients to improve the digestive system and has a calming effect on the nervous system.

8-Fish types:Your risk of heart disease can increase after menopause, so eat at least two portions of fish a week (preferably healthy fatty fish like salmon). Some studies have also shown that fish oil helps prevent breast cancer.

9-Wine:American scientists have proven the effects of wine on middle-aged women. Middle-aged women who drink 1-2 glasses of wine a day will help prevent cancer, cardiovascular disease and have a positive effect on the nervous system.

10- Soybeans and soy essence: Isoflavones extracted from soybeans have similar effects to estrogen, so they are also called "natural estrogen". For women after the age of 35, estrogen levels decrease, causing many phenomena such as aging, wrinkled skin, melasma, vaginal dryness, decreased libido, hot flashes... Isoflavones help balance hormones, preserving youthfulness for women after the age of 35./.

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