Food for ladies. What foods are contraindicated for women?

Five healthy foods for women

1. Legumes - beans, asparagus, peas, soybeans . Legumes contain a lot of phytoestrogens - these are special plant substances that are similar in their biochemical structure to estrogens. They help maintain normal hormonal levels of a woman. The most important thing is that legumes, due to their phytoestrogens content, reduce the manifestation of climatic symptoms. At the same time, legumes contain lecithin, choline, vitamins B and E, microelements... They have a beneficial effect on both the skin and brain function. You should add legumes to your menu at least 2-3 times a week.

2. Cottage cheese is a source of essential milk proteins, vitamins and minerals. It is perfectly absorbed and has a beneficial effect on the skeletal system, teeth, blood vessels…. It is especially recommended for heart patients and hypertensive patients, and is used to prevent liver and kidney diseases, hypertension and age-related osteoporosis. Why is it important for women to eat cottage cheese? Because during menopause their calcium metabolism is disrupted and osteoporosis occurs. Taking cottage cheese 2-3 times a week will be a good prevention.

3. Carrots . It contains many vitamins that help maintain beauty and youth. The well-known tocopherol - vitamin E of youth - slows down the aging process, and is also indispensable during pregnancy. Phylloquinone - vitamin K - is involved in metabolism in bones and connective tissue, promotes the absorption of calcium, ensuring the interaction of calcium and vitamin D, which is very important for women in menopause. Beta-carotene, a precursor to the eye enzyme rhodopsin, is necessary for immunity and vision; for healthy gums and teeth - chewing fresh carrots, for excellent intestinal function - fiber. Plus, carrots remove cholesterol from the body.

4. Oatmeal . This is an ideal product for excellent digestion. It is only important to pay attention to classic oatmeal, which is cooked for a long time on the stove, and not quickly dissolved in a mug. Coarse oatmeal activates peristalsis, and therefore blood circulation in the pelvis, this is very useful for women. It is the classic oatmeal with water that removes toxins, and even lead, from the body! And in case of diabetes, oatmeal lowers blood sugar levels. Oatmeal biotin increases the body's protective functions and endurance. Oatmeal should be eaten at least 2 times a week.

5. Bananas .
The main advantage of bananas is the huge amount of potassium they contain. The caloric content of bananas does not allow you to eat tons of them, but as an energy snack you can carry them with you even to a workout. This is an excellent antidepressant, a savior from toxins, a calmer for the stomach and esophagus. Bananas help prevent migraines and keep skin toned. It is especially useful for women to eat them during PMS - they help cope with stress.

Menu "men's" and "women's"

A man's diet during pregnancy planning should include a lot of protein. A mandatory element of the diet is fresh fruits and vegetables. It is very important to change your eating habits in advance - at least 3 months before conception: this is exactly the time it takes for sperm to mature. A nutritious and balanced diet improves the quality of reproductive cells, therefore increasing the chances of conceiving a healthy child.

The main task of a woman is to prepare the body for a new state, and nutrition plays an important role in this. It is very important to eliminate the deficiency of micronutrients in the body, since the period of pregnancy and natural feeding takes a long time - up to two years, and all this time the need for vitamins and minerals will be higher than usual.

Five foods that are harmful to women

1. Sugar . It has high calorie content, but has no nutritional value for the body. These calories are called "empty" calories. Empty calories in women after 25 years are stored as fat. Then liver and gallbladder diseases begin, insulin mechanisms are depleted, and type 2 diabetes mellitus occurs.

And sweet blood is a breeding ground for bacteria. Sweet blood flowing through the vessels disrupts microcirculation, causing nephoropathy, retinal detachment and angiopathy of the lower extremities. Synthetic sweeteners are also not an option. They can provoke dermatitis and tumor formation. Be careful with honey too. Honey contains a significant amount of boron. Boron reduces the level of female hormones and increases the production of male ones.

2. Margarine . Without transgenic fats, it is not produced, and they contribute to metabolic failure, weight gain, disruption of the endocrine system, allergic reactions, heart attacks and strokes, even oncology. It is important to remember that all inexpensive baked goods are made with margarine. In product formulations it is easily hidden behind the names “confectionery fat”, “cocoa butter substitute”, “vegetable fat”, “hydrogenated oil” and others.

Margarine is especially harmful for women, because due to hormonal levels in women, the processes of anabolism (fat synthesis) prevail over catabolism (fat breakdown). This means that fat metabolism is disrupted faster, fats are burned poorly, and weight gain occurs.

3. Alcohol . Its regular use changes the hormonal background of the female body and affects reproductive function. In addition, the liver, brain, cardiovascular system, stomach and other internal organs suffer. Calcium is washed out of the bones - as mentioned above, it is especially important for women's health. Bones become brittle, hair falls out, teeth crumble. In general, the picture, frankly speaking, is not very pretty.

4. Soups and instant noodles, bouillon cubes . Mixtures that are used in concentrates are especially harmful to the female body. Firstly, they contain a lot of salt and spices. The gastric mucosa in women is more delicate than in men. Therefore, the risk of getting gastritis or stomach ulcers is much higher.

Secondly, such foods often contain monosodium glutamate E621, which increases nervous excitability, especially in women, causing mood swings.

Inosinate (E631) is also often found in cubes. It refers to additives that mask the natural taste of dried bone broth, which is not always pleasant.

This dietary supplement has a negative effect on the female body, causing an increase in blood pressure, and can cause dizziness, redness of the facial skin, nausea, and severe sweating. Contraindicated for pregnant women and nursing mothers, allergy sufferers, asthmatics and gout sufferers.

Of course, occasionally and in small doses it will not cause catastrophic harm, but it is still better to avoid such products.

5. White yeast bread and buns . All useful substances of wheat are contained in the shell of the grain and its germ. When baking white bread, they end up in waste. And lush loaves and buns are baked from a completely useless part of the grain. Even the 30% of nutrients that remain in white flour disappear after a couple of weeks of storage. As a result, your favorite baked goods consist of “empty” calories, starch and yeast.

As a result of regular consumption of buns and buns, not only does excess weight appear, but along with it comes cardiovascular, endocrine, gastrointestinal and oncological diseases.

The percentage of diabetes mellitus among those who prefer white loaves is three times higher than among those who prefer grain bread. This is due to a violation of carbohydrate metabolism in the body.

And women already have a higher risk of developing diabetes than men.

Why is it important to compensate for micronutrient deficiencies?

Remember that in the womb, the fetus receives micronutrients from the mother's body. This means that even before conception, a woman must eliminate the lack of nutrients, otherwise health problems threaten both her and the unborn child.

If the expectant mother is deficient in vitamins and minerals, then difficulties may arise with conception. In particular, vitamin E is needed for the functioning of the ovaries, and iodine is needed for normal hormonal balance. Another danger of micronutrient deficiency is congenital defects in fetal development in the earliest stages.

The benefits of vitamin D and why you need it

Calciferol is considered a women's health vitamin. Indeed, it is important for women. After all, its consumption, like other vitamins in general, is much higher than in the body of men. This is due to the characteristics of the female body and its functions: the menstrual cycle, pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, menopause. Therefore, at different periods of life, the need for D3 and D2 may increase. But the main thing is that women need to maintain an adequate amount of calciferol, avoiding its shortage or excess.

Thus, vitamin D is essential because it:

1. Responsible for the level in the blood of minerals such as calcium and phosphorus, which contribute to the preservation and strengthening of musculoskeletal tissue (bones, joints, muscles, teeth).
2. Important for the musculoskeletal system, including correct posture, which is formed before the age of 20.
3. Controls the functioning of the immune, cardiovascular, endocrine, hormonal, and nervous systems. In particular, it supports the level of innate immunity; acts as a hormone (D-hormone) that regulates carbohydrate metabolism, that is, it is directly related to weight loss issues. This means it is needed for proper metabolism and maintaining optimal body weight.
4. Regulates more than 200 genes.
5. It has anti-inflammatory, antitumor, immunomodulatory effectiveness, slows down the aging process, and fills with energy.
6. Promotes conception, maintenance of pregnancy and normal gestation; it is extremely necessary during pregnancy, as it affects the formation of the immunity of the fetus and its bone tissue.
7. Restores a woman’s body after childbirth, corrects the condition of PMS.
8. Good for vision, concentration and memory.

Lack of vitamin D in a woman’s body

Vitamin D deficiency affects 75% of the world's population, the majority of whom are women and children. The reasons why a woman’s body lacks this substance may be:

• insufficient production of D2 under sun exposure;
• winter-spring period of the year (from October to March);
• mono-diets, protein diets, unbalanced nutrition, vegetarianism, pregnancy;
• breastfeeding: in the first 6 months of breastfeeding, a woman’s vitamin D level drops sharply, which provokes a loss of calcium 4 times more than during pregnancy;
• mature age (after 50 years);
• the presence of diseases of the liver and kidneys, gall bladder, small intestine;
• excess weight;
• lack of physical activity;
• taking antacids (reducing high levels of acidity in the stomach) and anti-cholesterol drugs;
• chronic diseases of the endocrine system, gall bladder, pancreatitis, etc.

Useful products for the female reproductive system

Antioxidants (vitamins), folic acid, iodine, magnesium, vitamins and omega 3, iron, copper, proteins, amino acid arginine, lecithin and calcium, which are contained in the following products, are very important for the female reproductive system:

Eggs contain lecithin, which is involved in the production of sex hormones and the absorption of vitamins. Removes toxins from the body. Included in the list of products to improve mood, a complete source of protein.

Fatty fish (mackerel, herring, salmon). Contains Omega 3. Has an anti-inflammatory effect. Normalizes hormonal balance. Together with iodine-containing products, such as seaweed and walnuts, it prevents female cancer. Essential for the health and beauty of women's breasts.

Olive oil, sprouted wheat grains, lettuce. Contain vitamin E, which is one of the most important for women's health. Participates in the production of sex hormones, affects the regulation of the hormonal cycle and increases the chances of fertilization of the egg. Prevents the development of mastopathy.

Rose hips, citrus fruits, onions. Contains vitamin C, which is a good antioxidant. Protects, restores, strengthens women's health. They are good cancer prevention.

Greens and leafy vegetables. Rich source of folic acid and magnesium. Leafy vegetables cleanse the body well. Also, they are necessary for the full functioning of the nervous system of the mother and fetus. Has an anti-inflammatory effect.

Sea kale, feijoa. Contain a large amount of iodine. They are primary cancer prevention, suppress PMS symptoms, and improve metabolic processes in the body.

Stevia. Is a natural sweetener. Cleanses the body, heals the microflora of the genital organs, and activates metabolism. Brews like tea.

Garlic. Successfully fights female inflammatory diseases. Thanks to the presence of sulfur compounds, it improves immunity.

Kefir and yoghurt with natural starter cultures. Rich in B vitamins, protein and calcium. Stimulate the immune system. Useful for those prone to inflammation.

Liver, butter, carrots with butter. They contain vitamin A, which is necessary for the proper functioning of the ovaries.

Whole grain bread, unrefined cereals, crispbread, bran. Thanks to the B vitamins they contain, they are very important for activating the digestive tract. Essential for the nervous system. Participate in restoring sexual desire.

Bee products. Rich in microelements and vitamins B and C. Strengthen the immune system and participate in the synthesis of prolactin.

Seafood. Due to the high content of copper, iodine and complete protein, they are very necessary for the reproductive system.

General recommendations

For the health of the reproductive system, the female body needs complete protein (meat, fish, cottage cheese), vegetables and fruits rich in fiber. Whole grain porridges and vegetable soups, salads with oysters, mussels, rapana and squid, cottage cheese with dried fruits, steamed fish cutlets - this is exactly what is needed for the full functioning of the reproductive system.

Do not forget about soy, wheat, oats, lentils, as well as apples, carrots, pomegranates, which are complete sources of phytoestrogens responsible for normalizing hormonal levels.

Long-term fasting and unbalanced diets, as well as overeating, are very harmful to women's health.

Being underweight reduces your chances of having a baby by 3 times! Long-term mono-diets disrupt the production of sex hormones and also cause “sagging” breasts.

Excess weight reduces the chances of having a healthy child by 2 times and causes passivity in intimate relationships.

Folk methods for normalizing the work and cleaning the female reproductive system

The article has already mentioned the sources of phytoestrogens, which help normalize the hormonal levels of the female body. In some cases, phytoestrogens not only improve a woman’s well-being, but also promote the resorption of tumors caused by improper functioning of the ovaries.

• Red clover, for example, is very useful for menopause. Restores hormonal levels and even “removes” early gray hair.
• Sweet clover. Improves blood circulation in the chest, restores its tone. Promotes milk production.
• Lungwort contains a large amount of phytoestrogens. Suppresses excess hair growth on the female body (hirsutism).

To prevent female inflammatory diseases, a strong immune system is necessary. To improve immunity, it is advisable to consume adaptogen plants such as lemongrass, ginseng and eleutherococcus.

Cleansing the genitourinary system

For the normal functioning of the genitourinary system, it requires regular cleaning of toxins and other pollutants. The best way for this is rice peeling, which has the unique properties of binding and removing all unnecessary substances.

In order to carry out rice cleansing, it is enough to simply soak the rice, previously washed in water, overnight. Every morning, on an empty stomach, you need to eat 2-3 tablespoons of rice, boiled in a small amount of water.

Harmful products for the female reproductive system

• Salt . Causes swelling. Especially contraindicated if you are prone to PMS.
• Coffee, tea, chocolate . Negatively affects breast tissue. Increases prolactin levels. A large amount causes overexcitation of the nervous system.
• Sugar . Increases insulin levels in the body, which can cause various inflammatory diseases of the genital organs. Causes mood swings.
• Alcohol . Disturbs the functioning of the ovaries. Negatively affects the formation of eggs, causing their destruction.

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Attention! The information is for informational purposes only and is not intended to make a diagnosis or prescribe treatment. Always consult a specialized doctor!

Tatyana Eliseeva chief editor of the Food+ project

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Learn more about vitamin D deficiency

The consequences of this condition lead to serious problems - the development of various pathologies of organs and systems. Main problems:

• immunity suffers;
• there is a metabolic disorder;
• malfunctions may occur in the functioning of organs such as the thyroid, parathyroid, pancreas, adrenal glands, kidneys, lungs, heart, intestines, stomach, pituitary gland, hypothalamus, etc.;
• possible complications during pregnancy;
• menstrual irregularities may occur;
• changes begin in bone tissue, which leads to osteomalacia (leaching of minerals from the bones), and then to osteoporosis, which is fraught with fractures and injuries;
• deformation of posture, weakness and muscle pain occurs;
• problems with the ovaries and uterus (endometriosis, fibroids, etc.);
• a hormonal imbalance occurs: the production of testosterone and estrogen may increase, which leads to early menopause;
• the condition of the skin deteriorates (vitamin D is involved in the process of renewal of skin cells), hair, teeth (caries), manifestations of skin diseases may occur;
• excess weight gain occurs;
• there is a feeling of anxiety, insomnia, depression;
• chronic fatigue and headaches are felt;
• hypertension, diabetes, arthritis, multiple sclerosis may occur;
• ARVI and acute respiratory infections become frequent.

Test: Check if you are at risk of vitamin D deficiency.

How to find out your vitamin D level?

You can get information about how saturated your body is with vitamin D by doing a blood test. Typically, this laboratory test is carried out if osteoporosis is suspected, during pregnancy, if the woman spends very little time in the sun, lives in the northern regions, has refused food of animal origin, has chronic diseases or hereditary disorders of the metabolism of this vitamin.

Vitamin D correction

Taking D3 is the prevention of diseases, treatment of pathologies of internal organs, a recipe for good health and longevity. However, its absorption directly depends on physical activity, for example, fitness classes, walking. Interestingly, swimming does not produce vitamin D, since water reduces body weight, relieving stress on it. Vitamin D can only be prescribed by a doctor: his recommendations must be strictly followed. The maximum dose for adult women, as well as pregnant and breastfeeding women, is 4,000 IU per day (100 mg). At the same time, women should pay attention to calcium, magnesium, vitamins A, C, E, B6, which improve the absorption of vitamin D, zinc, phosphorus, and calcium. That is why a vitamin complex is often prescribed for preventive purposes. A nursing young mother or postmenopausal woman can drink special complexes.

The combination of vitamins D2 and D3 has the most lasting effect. Vitamin D2 can accumulate in adipose tissue, forming a valuable reserve for the body. Vitamin D3 is used in metabolic processes faster, ensuring ongoing metabolism. One tablet of NUTRILITE Vitamin D combination product contains 15 mcg of vitamin D2+D3 from natural sources.

One of the popular dietary supplements is NUTRILITE™ calcium, magnesium, vitamin D, which contains the daily requirement of vitamin D. It is recommended to take 1 tablet 3 times a day with meals for a month. It is convenient to purchase and arrange delivery in Moscow or other cities of the country on the official Amway website. When taking such complexes or vitamin D on its own, you should avoid iron, which impairs its absorption. To achieve a more vivid effect and give the body everything it needs, you need to make changes to your diet. In addition, it should be remembered that the absorption of vitamin D is greatly harmed by drinking alcohol and smoking.