Powerful Women at Every Stage

Naturally as years go by and women begin to mature, priorities, interests and eating habits change. So will our skin, health and glow! This is not necessarily a negative but instead a way of embracing every stage of our lives and the years to come. Start by being conscious of your wellbeing and adapting your nutrition, lifestyle, skincare and daily habits accordingly.

As a busy woman you must make sure to have sufficient intakes of Calcium, Iron, vitamin K, vitamin D and plenty of fibre from fruits, vegetables or wholegrains. Most of us are found to be deficient in those key nutrients, leading to fatigue, a weakened immune system due to the lack of exercise and poor quality of sleep due to the overwhelming lifestyle some of us lead. Our nutrition at this stage is key factor, reflecting our health later on. Sources of Calcium can be obtained from organic dairy produce, sesame seeds, cruciferous vegetables such as brussels sprouts and cauliflower, spinach, fish bones found in sardines or tinned salmon for example and lastly beans. You may want to top up with a supplement to obtain your recommended amounts. Habits such as skipping breakfast or eating ready made meals have consequences on our blood sugar levels and salt intakes as well as our stress hormones, so think twice and embrace a healthy lifestyle.

As women reach the pre-menopausal to menopausal years, they must include more Calcium and Phytoestrogens in your diet. Phytoestrogens come in the form of soy based foods such as tofu, tempeh and miso. But luckily if soy is not your thing, there are plenty of other options such as lentils, bean sprouts, sweet potatoes or flaxseeds. Add Barlean’s  ground flaxseeds to your cereals, bakes and soups. Flaxseeds are also a source of essential fatty acid known as Alpha Linoleic Acid, which help to keep our bones and heart healthy whilst providing hormonal balance. Keep the saturated fat to a minimum, as often this is when our metabolism starts to slow down. Fat is easily deposited in the visceral adipose tissue (i.e fat around the middle). Since our body’s energy requirements are reduced, we are not burning off as much as we used to. Therefore focus on your healthy sources of omega-3 fats such as avocado, olive oil, nuts, seeds, oily fish and stay away from the unhealthy sources.

Healthy amounts of iron, lean protein as well as an efficient and regular exercise routine will help to keep our fitness and hormones in check and energy levels up.

As nutritionists at Kijani, we strongly recommend a way of eating that follows the principles of the Mediterranean diet. Packed with antioxidants and a mindful way of living, it provides essential nutrients and well balanced intake, for every woman at every stage of her life. Adding Amazing Grass Green Superfood ORAC provides 15 000 ORAC per serving. Oxygen Radical Absorbency Capacity is measure of the antioxidant potency. This blend also provides digestive enzymes and probiotics to support healthy digestion; a green food blend that includes organic Chlorella and Barley Grass amongst others; an Essential Fatty Acid blend with flaxseeds and a fantastic combination of exotic Antioxidants. Organic Rose Hips, Blueberry extract, Turmeric extract, Acerola cherry extract and Quercetin amongst others will help give you that glow whilst supporting your immune systems and protecting our cells from free radical damage.

Embrace your health inside out and be the powerful woman at every stage of your life.