Staying Healthy - a General Guide on Women's Health and Nutrition

Health is a very universal topic across all ages and genders, and has gained a lot of importance in the last couple of years owing to rapid changes in lifestyles and massive evolution in medical sciences; not to forget all the detailed nooks and crannies of human biology and how every facet regulates itself like a gear running a machine. And just like that mechanical gear, that requires periodic oiling and maintenance, the body requires the same; a thing that has always mesmerized biologists and health gurus in the past and still continues to do so. It's only in the last couple of decades or so starting from the 1980s when the first electronic diagnostics were introduced, that we've been able to ponder upon all the strange mechanics of our own health.

Diet for Good Health

How can a woman maintain good health?

So, when it comes to maintaining the aspect of physical health, for women at least, there are certain rules that every young woman should follow irrespective of age, nationality or religious belief. This is because in the last decade, the discovery of certain gender exclusive disorders has caused health awareness to spread like wild fire. More and more females are hitting the treadmills and perspiring in the nonchalant corridors of private gymnasiums to lead a longer life. Disorders like the recently discovered breast cancer and the high prevalence of thyroid malfunctioning that leads to other frustrating phenomena like type-2 diabetes and osteoporosis are becoming more and more common.

Where is good fibre found?

  • Fresh vegetables and healthy fruits provide you with lots of fibre and minerals.
  • As it's well known, fibre "cleans" up the digestive tract and reduces stomach related frustrations. Vegetables are also one of the best sources of iron and vitamins, so make sure you have oranges and apples occasionally.
  • Limit processed food.

How much protein does a woman require?

  • Proteins play a very vital role in physical health. It's required by every muscle and cell of the dermis
  • Lack of it leads to fatigue and loss of body mass, weakness.
  • Consume healthy proteins found in soy, cheese, milk, spinach and broccoli.
  • Simply make sure you take 0.8g of protein per kilogram of body weight.

How much carbohydrates are needed?

  • Just like proteins, grains are important as they are the most common sources of carbohydrates, the little molecules that act as fuel for the body and provide energy.
  • Several carb rich materials like wheat, millets, beans and of course several fruits and vegetables should be included in daily diet.

Sugar intake

  • Limit sugar as that has severe effects on the endocrine system.
  • Too much sugar lays pressure on the pancreas thus increasing chances of diabetes and liver malfunction as also increasing chances of hormone imbalance.
  • Sugar also stores carbohydrates as extra fat, so its a source of "bad carbs".

Healthy fats

  • Finally, eat healthy fats namely monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats.
  • These are found in marine food, fish, almonds and walnuts, avocados and some seeds like sesame and pumpkin.
  • However, do not altogether stop consuming fats as they are also required in incremental amounts and lack of it leads to several consequences.