Carrots
Carrots are packed with carotenoids such as alpha-carotene
and beta-carotene. Carotenes are essential to women's health, as a
high-carotenoid diet has been linked to lowered risks of both breast and
ovarian cancer.
Tomatoes
Tomatoes are rich in lycopene, a pigment found in tomatoes.
Lycopene may be effective in preventing breast cancer but as it is a powerful
oxidant, it also can help to reduce risk of heart disease, as women are equally
prone for heart disease.
Spinach
Spinach is rich in magnesium, and this may be beneficial in
reducing many of the physical symptoms of PMS; as well as a possible reduction in
swelling, breast tenderness, bloating and gaining weight.
Milk
Milk is a great source of calcium, and therefore milk is not
only good to counter osteoporosis, but a diet rich in calcium and vitamin D
could also be beneficial in easing, or even prevent, symptoms of PMS.
Oats
Oats are rich in health-boosting nutrients. Oats are not
only great for heart health, digestion and blood pressure levels, but they
contain vitamin B6, which can help prevent PMS and mood swings. Another
nutrient of oats is folic acid, which is important for women to consume before
and during pregnancy to prevent birth defects in babies.
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