We are what we eat…..so nutrition plays a very important role not only in giving us good health but also maintaining our spiritual and mental wellness. Nearly 50 per cent of our diseases is due to lack of proper nutrition. Proper nutrition can help the body build a stronger immune system. As a result medicines have less work to do in getting the maximum healing response from the body.
An ideal diet would be one rich in fresh vegetables, fruits, pulses, whole grains, including at least once ounce of nuts per day. Every good has a different set of phytochemicals and each has a specific ability to help the DNA in our cells repair when damaged. It is important to eat a wide variety of these foods-not just the same three fruits or vegetables day after day, but many different kinds. Green leafy vegetables and red and orange fruits have the highest amount of phytochemicals and so it's important to include these every day in the diet. The fruits and vegetables of red, yellow and oranges colour also act as an antioxidants.
A reputed nutritionist, says the risk of heart disease, stroke, cancer and diabetes can be greatly prevented with proper nutrition. He also claims that if women take proper care of their diet after menopause, breast and ovary cancer can be prevented to a great extent. Fruits and vegetables rich in minerals and vitamins like fresh beans, dates, garlic, soyabean, chickpeas, raspberry, cherry, carrot and squash are highly recommended for women in this phase.
