Feb 16, 2021
Women, unfortunately, lack some nutrients leading to nutritional deficiencies.
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Improper diet, schedule, bad eating habits, poor knowledge, biological makeup and social status can be some of the reasons to blame.
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Inadequate intake can lead to infections and health disorders.We tell you about the most common deficiencies and ways to fix them
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Iron deficiency, anaemia is incredibly common among women in their childbearing years.Lack of good iron intake can also induce menstrual problems, fatigue, pale skin, irritability.Ensure that you have fortified cereals, iron-rich vegetables, pulses, leafy greens.
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Vitamin D is another common deficiency, which women in India especially lack in.Vitamin D is needed to maintain a healthy immune system and bone health.Try to have foods like fatty fish, mushrooms, dairy, grains and spend time outdoors.
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Iodine deficiency can disrupt thyroid and hormonal function for women.It can also cause developmental abnormalities in growing girls.Good sources of iodine include dairy, eggs, iodized salt, seaweed.
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Calcium is a core nutrient needed for bone maintenance and promoting growth in the body.Calcium deficiency in the senior years can lead to problems like osteoporosis and other orthopaedic problems.Therefore, women of all ages should include good sources of dairy, fish and dark green vegetables.
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The building blocks of muscles and core for other bodily processes, bad protein intake can lead to a lot of health problems.All people need 0.8-0.10 grams of protein per kilogram of body weight. Good dietary sources of protein are legumes, eggs, cottage cheese, curd, chicken, fish, nuts and seeds.
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Magnesium, which ensures smooth contraction and relaxation of muscles is another core nutrient women lack.Women with fertility and reproductive issues often also require supplementation.Try to have more foods like beans, nuts and sesame, pumpkin and sunflower seeds in your diet.
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A core nutrient which supports RBC formation and neurological functions, inadequate B12 intake can cause a lot of problems.Vegans and vegetarians are the ones most at risk.Good food options to add in your diet include salmon, lamb, eggs, shitake mushrooms, nutritional yeast, fortified foods.
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