As women, we often talk about eating healthy, but sometimes we forget that some nutritious foods are already part of our local food culture. ๐
Take a look at these two: guinea corn and millet. ๐พ
They may look ordinary, but they can contribute important nutrients to a balanced diet.
๐ฉธ 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.
๐พ Guinea corn (sorghum) can contribute fibre and minerals, including iron, depending on the variety and how it is prepared.
๐พ 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 โreplace bloodโ or cure anaemia ๐ญ๐. 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.
๐ก 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. ๐ณ๐ฌ๐
๐ Which one do you eat more often:
A. Guinea corn ๐พ
B. Millet ๐พ
C. Both ๐
D. I rarely eat either one ๐
Let's talk in the comments. ๐๐พ
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