What are the foods that are good for women?

Physical weakness seems to be a common problem among women nowadays. Sometimes some women lose weight blindly and become weak. In particular, weak women may suffer from hypoglycemia and low blood pressure, which will affect the normal functions of some women. In addition, it will also lead to weak resistance and susceptibility to infection by some viruses. So what are some nourishing foods for women that can quickly replenish their vitality in a short period of time?

1. Aloe Vera

Also known as "nature's green gold", there has been an "aloe vera fever" around the world since the 1980s. No other plant has been found to have the full range of effects like aloe vera, including whitening, moisturizing, sun protection, freckle removal, detoxification, anti-inflammatory, bactericidal, analgesic, hair care, and wound healing. It is especially effective in treating acne.

2. Red dates

Known as "hard-core crop" and "woody grain", it is also known as jujube. It is called the "five fruits" together with peach, plum, apricot and plum (or chestnut). It has a very high vitamin content. There is a folk saying that "eat three jujubes a day, and you will never look old in your life." It is also known as "natural vitamin pills". Patients who eat red dates continuously recover three times faster than those who simply take vitamin pills.

3. Lotus Root

The roots, leaves, flowers, stamens and fruits are all treasures, rich in starch, protein, vitamins C and B1, and inorganic salts such as calcium, phosphorus and iron, which best meet the needs of the human body, replenish qi and blood, enhance immunity, are easy to digest, and are suitable for both young and old. Chinese medicine calls it "tonifying the middle and nourishing the spirit, and benefiting qi and strength". It is better for the lotus root to have short nodes and a thick body, and the second node from the tip of the lotus root is the best.

4. Longan

"Longan in the south and ginseng in the north", also known as longan (Guiyuan, Yuanrou), "is a great tonic for qi and blood, better than ginseng and astragalus", "litchi is the most expensive food, and longan is the best for health benefits" (Compendium of Materia Medica). Different from litchi's dampness and heat, it can be used as medicine to invigorate qi, nourish blood and calm the mind. It is suitable for tonic after childbirth (illness), and can inhibit uterine cancer cells.

5. Carrots

Also known as sweet bamboo shoots and "wild ginseng", it has a mild and continuous sweating effect, stimulates skin metabolism, enhances blood circulation, and makes the skin tender, smooth and rosy. American scientists believe that eating two or three carrots a day can reduce cholesterol by 10-20%, which helps prevent heart disease and tumors.

6. Goji berries

The content of vitamin C, β-carotene, and iron is higher than that of oranges, carrots, and steaks. "In spring, the leaves of wolfberry are picked, which is called Tianjingcao; in summer, the flowers are picked, which is called Changshengcao; in autumn, the seeds are picked, which is called wolfberry; in winter, the roots are picked, which is called Digupi". As the saying goes, "If you travel a thousand miles, don't eat wolfberry". It can greatly stimulate sexual function. It is not suitable for traveling far away from home, but is suitable for recuperation at home.

7. Walnuts

Also known as walnut and Qiang peach, it is called the "four major dried fruits" together with almonds, cashews and hazelnuts. It is called "brain-enhancing fruit", "strongman food" and "nutritious nut" in the West, and "longevity fruit" and "treasure for nourishing people" in the East. The American Dietetic Association recommends eating walnuts two or three times a week, especially for middle-aged and elderly people and women.