Ayurveda has an apt adage: ‘Let food be your medicine, and let medicine be your food.” This perfectly describes how important good nutrition is to your overall health & wellbeing. Women, more than men, need to follow a selective regimen for their health. In this post, let’s look at 6 Superfoods that are immensely beneficial for women.
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Isvaari Organic White Quinoa as an ideal superfood for low iron in women
India and South Asian Women often complain of low energy. This is because their diets are low in Iron. Iron is an important part of haemoglobin, which helps carry oxygen rich blood to all vital organs. This oxygen rich blood in turn helps energise the body and mind. According to healthline.com a well respected online publication, quinoa like, Isvaari Organic White Quinoa contains 15% iron, which is a significant part of the recommended dietary allowance of the nutrient. Adding this superfood to your diet, will help in combating iron deficiency faced by so many women today.
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Various types of Isvaari Millets as a Superfood to help in controlling PCOS
PCOS or Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome is a hormonal disorder common in women of reproductive age. Women with PCOS may suffer from infrequent or prolonged menstrual cycles. Along with the obvious reproductive health issues, women suffering from PCOS are at a higher risk of developing Type II diabetes and cardiac issues. An article on the Apollo Clinic blog extols the virtues of Millets in helping control PCOS. Since they help control cholesterol levels, they play a key role in preventing cardiovascular fallout. Being low GI and gluten free, they also play an important role in controlling sugar levels and in weight management. Add to this the high nutritive value of millets, like being high in fibre, calcium, protein, amino acids, all elements that are vital in controlling PCOS. Millets are a superfood with several benefits for women suffering from PCOS or diabetes.
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Ortiz White Tuna in Olive Oil, for Omega-3 Fatty acids and heart health
Tuna is one of the most healthy gifts of the ocean. It’s heart healthy, rich in Omega-3 Fatty Acids and is also beneficial for the eyes. Ortiz White Tuna in Olive Oil is a highly recommended addition to the diet and is particularly beneficial for women, as per popular magazine, Women’s Health Mag. Including a superfood like Ortiz White Tuna in your diet can boost heart health in women.
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Dolce Vita 100% Italian Extra Virgin Olive Oil for heart health and weight management
Olive Oil is the foundation of the heart healthy Mediterranean diet. Rich in healthy fats, Olive Oil pairs excellently with salads and other dishes. As per a 2021 research paper published by the National Centre for Biotechnology Information, Olive Oil showed positive effects in various diseases. If you haven’t tried Olive Oil yet, the best place to start would be our Dolce Vita Italian Extra Virgin Olive Oil. It makes an excellent vinaigrette for topping on salads, and for shallow frying and baking . This wonderful superfood protects the heart and results in excellent, fragrant food as well.
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Isvaari Organic Amaranth as a great protein booster
Protein is one of the most important building blocks of the human body. Protein cannot be synthesized by the human body and needs to be constantly consumed throughout the day. Isvaari Organic Amaranth is gluten-free and a very rich source of Amaranth. Adding this superfood to one’s diet can help enrich the body and take care of the constant need of protein according to an article by Dr. Swati Shukla.
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Lune de Miel Honey and Maple Joe Grade A Canadian Natural Maple Syrup as alternative sweeteners to sugar
White sugar is one of the most addictive and nutritionally void ingredients in cooking. Sugar can cause long-term issues including Type II diabetes and heart related issues. If you have a sweet tooth then, switching to honey or natural maple syrup makes a lot of sense. Honey’s curative and health properties are well documented, for instance in this article on the health benefits of honey from the popular medical blog Healthline. On the other hand, maple syrup’s unique taste and health benefits are extolled by WebMD. These superfoods have a more complex taste than sugar and contain a wealth of micronutrients like manganese, vitamins and minerals.
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