Folate: Folate, found in green vegetables, legumes, fortified cereals, and citrus fruits is an important nutrient that every woman needs.
Iron: Iron is another important nutrient for a woman’s body as it is crucial for maintaining healthy blood and preventing anemia, that can cause fatigue and weakness.
Vitamin D: Vitamin D is necessary for calcium absorption, immune function, and overall health. It works as a hormone in a woman’s body.
Calcium: Calcium is vital for maintaining strong bones and teeth as women are at a higher risk of osteoporosis
Omega 3 Fatty Acid: Omega-3 fatty acids, found in ghee, are essential for maintaining good heart health
Fibre: Women should focus on in-taking fiber rich food items, and limit their sugar intake.
Protein: Women need around 0.8 gram per body weight in kilograms that helps to build muscle mass, recovery from illness and in healing.
Magnesium: Magnesium, found in leafy vegetables, can aid in hormone control, muscle relaxation, and sleep.
Vitamin B12: Women should especially focus on supplementing their diet with this vitamin as it helps in nervous system development and function of the foetus.
Different stages of a woman’s life cycle demands a special focus on certain nutrients and following a healthy well balanced diet is the key to all of this.
Inputs from: Dr. Brundavani, Dr Anitha Varghese, and Dietician Garima Goyal