Papaya is rich in lycopene that gives it\u00a0its orange color.\u00a0
Lycopene lowers your chance of getting\u00a0cervical\u00a0and breast cancers.\u00a0
It's an antioxidant, too, and keeps\u00a0cholesterol and blood pressure\u00a0at\u00a0healthy levels to help ward off heart\u00a0disease.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
Beans <\/strong> Berries <\/strong> Sardines <\/strong> Avocado <\/strong> Spinach <\/strong> Plain yogurt<\/strong> Asparagus <\/strong> Sweet potato <\/strong> Flax seeds <\/strong> Walnuts <\/strong> <\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n Kale\/ Karam Saag <\/strong> <\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Healthy eating is important for everyone, but certain foods are especially good for issues that affect women -- like brittle bones, pregnancy, and breast cancer, to name a few.\u00a0 These \"super foods\" are rich with\u00a0nutrients\u00a0that will help to protect your\u00a0body and keep it working well, even as\u00a0you age. Papaya Papaya is rich in lycopene that […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":10,"featured_media":5062,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"inline_featured_image":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-3163","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-general"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.healthvectors.ai\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3163","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.healthvectors.ai\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.healthvectors.ai\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.healthvectors.ai\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/10"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.healthvectors.ai\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=3163"}],"version-history":[{"count":5,"href":"https:\/\/www.healthvectors.ai\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3163\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":6507,"href":"https:\/\/www.healthvectors.ai\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3163\/revisions\/6507"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.healthvectors.ai\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/5062"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.healthvectors.ai\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=3163"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.healthvectors.ai\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=3163"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.healthvectors.ai\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=3163"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}
Beans are high in proteins and fibers.\u00a0
They\u00a0help lower blood pressure,\u00a0maintain blood sugar and heart rate.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n![\"A](\"https:\/\/www.healthvectors.ai\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/berries-2.jpg\")
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They don't just taste good but are also\u00a0rich in\u00a0flavonoids and antioxidants,\u00a0which can protect healthy cells from\u00a0damage.\u00a0
Berries\u00a0help keep your brain sharper as\u00a0you get older.\u00a0
Plus, you need their vitamin C to build collagen, the protein that keeps your skin firm and smooth.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
Sardines are small fishes that pack a\u00a0punch of nutrients.\u00a0
They are rich in Vitamin D, calcium and\u00a0healthy fats.\u00a0
They are also rich in omega-3 fatty\u00a0acids.\u00a0\u00a0
They also have lesser mercury than most\u00a0other fishes.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
Avocados are a super food rich in healthy\u00a0fats.\u00a0
Studies\u00a0show avocado-rich diets can help\u00a0get rid of belly fat and protect your eyes\u00a0and skin.\u00a0
They may even help lower \"bad\" cholesterol\u00a0levels and boost the \"good\" cholesterol.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n![\"A](\"https:\/\/www.healthvectors.ai\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/spinach_bowl.jpg\")
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Spinach is rich in compounds\u00a0zeaxanthin\u00a0and lutein that can improve eye\u00a0health.\u00a0\u00a0
Eating Spinach may also help prevent\u00a0breast\u00a0cancer.\u00a0\u00a0
Spinach contains high amounts\u00a0of\u00a0nitrates, which have been shown to\u00a0help moderate blood pressure levels\u00a0and decrease your risk of heart\u00a0disease<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
Yogurt is loaded with calcium. 3\/4th cup\u00a0yogurt can provide you about 250mg of\u00a0calcium which is a super food for your\u00a0bones.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
Asparagus is low in calories but boasts\u00a0an impressive nutrient profile.\u00a0
It is an excellent source of Vitamin K\u00a0which is beneficial in blood clotting and\u00a0bone health.\u00a0
In addition, asparagus is high in folate, a\u00a0nutrient that is vital for a healthy\u00a0pregnancy.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n![\"Sweet](\"https:\/\/www.healthvectors.ai\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/sweet-potato-03.jpg\")
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Sweet potatoes are rich in beta\u00a0carotene, and\u00a0antioxidant carotenoid\u00a0that your body converts into\u00a0vitamin A.\u00a0
Diets rich in\u00a0carotenoids, are associated\u00a0with a lower risk of stomach, kidney, and\u00a0breast cancers.\u00a0
They may also help decrease LDL (bad)\u00a0cholesterol.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
Flaxseeds are rich in the omega-3 fatty\u00a0acid ALA (alpha-linolenic acid) that can\u00a0help lower risk of heart attacks.\u00a0
These can help lower your risk for some\u00a0cancers, including breast cancer.\u00a0
They are also rich in fibers and\u00a0help to\u00a0maintain blood sugar levels, ward off\u00a0hunger therefore aiding in weight loss.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
Walnuts are rich in antioxidants and just\u00a0like flax seeds they are rich in the\u00a0omega 3 fatty acid ALA\u00a0(alpha-linolenic\u00a0acid).\u00a0
It has compounds that help decrease\u00a0inflammation.\u00a0
Eating walnuts\u00a0may also reduce the risk\u00a0of certain cancers, including breast\u00a0cancer.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n![\"A](\"https:\/\/www.healthvectors.ai\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/kale-02.jpg\")
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Kale leaves are a super-rich source of Vitamin K, that along with calcium and Vit D help to keep your bones strong and healthy.\u00a0 One serving has more than 20% of the daily recommended amounts of vitamins A and C.\u200b<\/p>\r\n\r\n