Sometimes I look at the big picture to enjoying a healthy menopause.
Today I’m feeling rather practical, so here are
10 healthful foods for you to focus on:
Canned pumpkin is filled with vitamin C and A, has fiber and has anti-inflammatory properties. For those of you with a local Trader Joes, I’ve been buying their canned pumpkin for years and it’s very delicious and can be used in a variety of ways.
Beets. Just last night I added beets to homemade coleslaw. Not a typical item found in coleslaw but it gave it a nice taste. Beets have vitamins A and C, fiber and minerals.
Beans and other legumes are high in protein and fiber.
Yogurt is a great source of calcium and has probiotics in it which help improve your gut health.
Canned tuna or salmon is filled with protein, is relatively inexpensive and has good omega-3 fat.
Oranges are very high in vitamin C and potassium. Eat the fruit rather than the juice and eat the pith because that’s where a lot of the vitamins are.
Sweet potatoes are high in vitamin A and C and also a good fiber source. When you boil them you lose a lot of the vitamins, so bake them and be sure to eat the skin.
Frozen berries are full of antioxidants.
Kiwi has vitamins E and K and is also high in vitamin C.
Spinach is a powerhouse so just make sure to eat it!
In looking at this list I’m already brainstorming how I can use ALL of them in one meal!!???
How about you?
Send me any great ideas/recipes you have using these 10 foods and I’ll try them out.
Got to run, I’m hungry!
shelli
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