A healthy diet gives you energy, supports your mood, maintains your
weight, and keeps you looking your best. It can also be a huge support
through the different stages in life. Healthy food can help reduce PMS,
boost fertility, combat stress, make pregnancy and nursing easier, and
ease symptoms of menopause. Whatever your age, committing to a healthy
diet will help you look and feel your best so that you stay on top of
your commitments and enjoy life.
Nutrient-rich food provides energy for women's busy lives. A balanced
diet filled with whole grains, fruits, vegetables, healthy fats,
low-fat dairy and lean protein supports a woman’s health and wellness.
Nutrition plays different roles during different stages of a woman's
life. During childhood, foods fuel growth. Through childbearing years,
diet plays a role in fertility, a healthy pregnancy and prevention of
chronic disease. In older years, what women eat can help keep minds
sharp and bodies strong.
Complex carbohydrates—the “good carbs”—have not been stripped of
their fiber and nutrients. Because they’re rich in fiber, they keep you
full longer and help with weight control. Good sources of complex
carbs include whole grains such as whole grain brown rice, stone ground
whole wheat, millet, or quinoa, as well as beans, other legumes,
fruit, and vegetables.
Simple carbohydrates—the “bad carbs”—have been
stripped of their fiber and many of their nutrients. Simple carbs lead
to a dramatic spike in your blood sugar, followed by a rapid crash.
These carbs are much less efficient at filling you up and keeping you
energized. Simple carbs include white flour, white rice, and sugary
foods.
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