Take a look at these two: guinea corn and millet. 🌾

They may look ordinary, but they can contribute important nutrients to a balanced diet.

🩸 Why can they be relevant to women's health?

During menstruation, women lose blood, which means getting enough nutrients especially iron and other nutrients involved in blood production.

🌾 Guinea corn (sorghum) can contribute fibre and minerals, including iron, depending on the variety and how it is prepared.

🌾 Millet also provides fibre and several nutrients, including minerals such as iron and magnesium.

This doesn't mean eating guinea corn or millet alone will “replace blood” or cure anaemia 😭😂. Anaemia has different causes and may require proper testing and treatment.

But including a variety of nutritious foods in your diet can help support your overall nutritional health.

💡 My little tip: Pair plant sources of iron with foods rich in vitamin C, such as oranges, tomatoes or peppers, as vitamin C can help improve the absorption of non-heme iron from plant foods.

And honestly, this is a reminder that healthy eating doesn't always have to mean buying expensive foreign foods. Sometimes, useful foods are already in our kitchens. 🇳🇬💚

👀 Which one do you eat more often:

A. Guinea corn 🌾

B. Millet 🌾

C. Both 😋

D. I rarely eat either one 👀

Let's talk in the comments. 👇🏾

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