6 Superfoods Women Need In Their Diet

There are six superfoods women need and should consume. Don't worry these foods are all pronounceable, you know them very well and you recognize them when you see them in the seafood aisle, the refrigerated area and the fresh produce area.

There are many foods here I love to eat so it makes it that much easier to just add more to my diet.

1. Fish - 2 to 3 servings every week
I have salmon almost every Friday because hubby plays hockey late at night. It became our choice of food. I love salmon more than any other fish. It has omega-3 fatty acids that is so good for us. It protects us from heart diseases, high blood pressure, and diseases linked to inflammation like lupus and rheumatoid arthritis. It may also protect against Alzheimer's disease. You can also have sardines or mackerel.

2. Low-fat yogurt - 3 to 5 servings/week
Plain low-fat yogurt is awesome in making smoothies. Opt-out for the fruit at the bottom as it contain a lot of sugar. You can add your own fresh fruit or flaxseeds if you don't like it plain. Eating yogurt may prevent breast cancer, reduce problems associated with irritable bowel syndrome and reduce the risk of developing stomach ulcers and vaginal yeast infections.

3. Certain Red Fruits - 3 to 5 servings each week.
Tomatoes, watermelon, red grapefruit and red navel oranges all have lycopene, a powerful antioxidant that may help prevent cancer and breast cancer.

4. Vitamin D - At least 400 IUs of vitamin D daily
Low fat milk fortified with vitamin D or orange juice reduces the risk of osteoporosis, diabetes, multiple sclerosis and tumours of the breast, colon and ovary. Vitamin D is also found in salmon, mackerel, tuna and sardines.

5. Berries - 3 to 4 servings every week
I like blueberries, strawberries, and cranberries, but I don't care for raspberries. All of these berries contain anthocyans, an anti-cancer nutrient and lutein protects the vision. Berries are also high in vitamin C and folic acid. They are high in antioxidant which protects heart disease and aging of the skin. Cranberries reduces the risk of developing urinary tract infections.

6. Beans - 3 to 4 servings every week
Beans are a good source of protein and fibre. Eating more legumes like peas, lentils, beans and peanuts may lower cardiovascular disease and breast cancer.

There you go. Incorporate these six superfoods in your diet every day.