Lose that Excess body Fat

If you want to be truly healthy, there are five key things every woman should always have in her fridge. These five foods provide a rich source of the key vitamins, minerals, protein, fiber, calcium, and antioxidants women need to stay healthy all their lives.

1. Milk According to the National Osteoporosis Foundation, 8 million women are estimated to have osteoporosis, and millions will have osteoporosis-related bone fractures as a result, this year alone. Getting the recommended daily allowances of calcium and Vitamin D are the two most important factors in the prevention of the disease.

You can now purchase Vitamin D fortified milk in grocery stores, which can be a vital source of not only calcium and Vitamin D, but also riboflavin and protein. Vitamin A, iodine, magnesium, molybdenum, zinc, and selium are all necessary for good body function, healing, and regeneration and can all be found in dairy based products.

One 8 oz. glass of skim milk contains 8 grams of protein and 28 percent of the daily recommended allowance for calcium.

2. Yogurt You must read the label on yogurts because not all have live and active cultures. These help your digestive system, help to prevent constipation and diarrhea, and help prevent vaginal issues like yeast infections.

Yogurt is full of calcium and protein and can be found in a number of different flavors including strawberry cheesecake, peaches and cream, mango, cherries and bananas, and many more. An 8 oz cup of plain, skim milk, yogurt contains 14 grams of protein, and 49 percent of the recommended daily dosage of calcium.

3. Broccoli It is often said that dark green and leafy vegetables are good in particular for women. Broccoli is high in all kinds of vitamins and nutrients including vitamins C and A and is just great for you.

Just 1 cup of chopped broccoli provides 135 percent of the recommended daily allowance for Vitamin C and 11 percent for Vitamin A all for only 31 calories.

4. Eggs Eggs are a great way to start your day in the mornings because they are a good source of protein, which gives you tons of energy to get your day started.

One large egg has 6 grams of protein and is only 71 calories. You can scramble them, fry them, boil them, or even eat them raw if you can stand it.

5. Good Old Fashioned Oatmeal Oatmeal has been around a long time and for good reason: it is so very healthy and good for you and is a great source of protein and fiber. Oatmeal is great for cancer prevention, good for digestion, great for keeping off extra weight, and lowering cholesterol levels. If you add raisins and nut and berries, you will find that your oatmeal is even tastier than you remember and that will give you a little variety.

Five Fabulous Foods Taken as a group, these five fabulous foods provide excellent sources of protein, fiber, vitamins, minerals, calcium, and antioxidants all of the key ingredients women need to maintain a healthy, balanced lifestyle.