Nutritional Needs of Men and Women (2)

In the previous post you already know the different needs of calcium, iron, and omega-3 fatty acids in men and women. So this post will discuss three more differences nutritional needs of men and women.

What are they?

Vitamin D 

Vitamin D helps calcium absorption, so it needed to prevent osteoporosis.

Women should consume at least 50 mg of vitamin D each day. However, the best way to get vitamin D is directly from the sunlight. Vitamin D can also be obtained by eating dairy products. "Dairy products and seafood contain vitamin D which is good for you," says Kochhar.  

Fiber 

Fiber in the diet is known to prevent breast cancer. High-fiber foods can also reduce levels of bad cholesterol in the body, thereby reducing the risk of heart disease.

Fiber also helps women who have diabetes during pregnancy to control blood sugar. Young women are required to consume 25 grams of fiber per day.

Consumption of whole grains, vegetables, fresh fruit, salad, and cereal can make sense of full longer because of the high fiber content.

Protein    

Women need more protein and fewer carbohydrates than men. In pregnant and lactating women, the need for protein also increases. 

Soy beans and eggs are foods that are rich in protein. In addition, the protein can also be obtained from fish, milk and its products. 

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