BERRIES ARE GOOD FOR HEALTH.

1. Calming agents: The first variety of food that must find space in a woman's pantry is some kind o berry. For all the multi-tasking, brain-storming and fire-fighting she does through the day, a handful of berries - blueberries, strawberries, raspberries or blackberries - is just the food she needs to unwind with. Berries are loaded with Vitamin C, folate, fibre and phytonutrients. Studies prove that the Omega-3 fatty acids found in walnuts keep the stress hormones - cortisol and adrenaline - in check. wash this down with a cup of Chamomile Tea, a natural anti-anxiety medicine.
2. Healthy DNA: Almost an indispensable part of pregnancy, folic acid is not meant for expecting mothers alone. Also known as folate or Vitamin B-9, it has multiple health benefits for women of all ages. Studies have shown that folic acid may help prevent heart disease, depression, Alzheimer's, Type-2 Diabetes, and even some forms of cancer. So get your leafy greens, fortified pastas, beans and Brussel sprouts now.
3. Workout Warfare: A study from the American College of Sports Medicine found that many active women suffer from iron deficiency, which can cause muscle soreness and post-workout fatigue. The United States Department of Agriculture recommends women consume 18 mg. of iron a day. State with a fortified version of cereal for breakfast. Check the nutritional label for the amount of iron per serving. Another iron-packed food that's making headlines is pumpkin seeds. Go for the homemade trial mix or try as a crunchy salad topping.
4. Get Fortified: A woman's ability to absorb Vitamin B-12 in the body gradually decreases with age. In fact, the 'American Journal of Clinical Nutrition' claims that four percent of women between the ages of 40 and 60 suffer from a B-12 deficiency, thanks to some medications and lack of meat in the diet. Also, no one needs more Vitamin B-12 than expecting and nursing women. What is the way out? Eat fortified foods two or three times a day. Seafood buffs could literally have a hog fest with large helpings of clams, mussels, crabs, salmon and oysters. Vegetarians, just raise your dairy quotient.

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