Nutrition plays a pivotal role in women’s health. From adolescence to menopause, following a balanced diet that recognises the evolving demands of each life stage helps support emotional and psychological wellbeing. Read on to find out more!
A turbulent but exciting time, adolescence is a phase marked by rapid growth and lots of emotional changes for both teenage boys and girls. Establishing good eating habits is important, and parents can set an example by offering a variety of food including fruits, vegetables, pulses, cereals and good quality proteins.
With Thermomix®, preparing homemade alternatives to processed supermarket products is often cheaper and tastier. Try searching Cookidoo® for ‘Family Table’ to discover homemade versions of all your family favourites.
With work and family commitments keeping adult life busy, staying organised is key. Let Thermomix® do the hard work and focus your energy on the things that matter, like spending time with loved ones.
Adult women should also focus on iron intake, especially during menstruation. Red meat, fortified cereals, oily fish, nuts and dried fruit are all great sources of iron. In addition, cycle-based eating supports hormonal balance. In the follicular phase (typically days 1-14), enjoy berries and leafy greens to boost energy. During the luteal phase, complex carbohydrates can help reduce PMS symptoms.
During both pregnancy and breastfeeding, energy and nutritional requirements are incredibly important. In addition to avoiding certain foods and paying special attention to food safety, minerals such as iron, calcium, iodine and folic acid (vitamin B9) are essential.
In addition, welcoming a new baby to the family can mean there’s little time for cooking. Get ahead before baby comes by batch cooking and freezing your favourite meals. Here are our top tips for batch cooking with Thermomix®:
Taking the time to prepare these batch-cooking essentials will mean post-partum meals come together easily.
As women age, maintaining gut health is increasingly important as it directly impacts digestion, energy levels and mood. Fermented foods that are rich in probiotics play a vital role in nurturing a healthy gut microbiome. With Fermentation Mode you can easily prepare nutrient-rich fermented foods at home, ensuring freshness and avoiding preservatives.
For a simple introduction to Fermentation, try preparing Liquid Yoghurt:
1. Place 2000 g milk, 120 g yoghurt and 50-80 g granulated sugar in mixing bowl then mix 10 sec/speed 3.
2. Start Fermentation /12 h/50°C.
3. After this time, mix 10 sec/speed 4. Transfer to glass yoghurt jars or bottles and place in fridge for at least 2 hours before serving or store in fridge for up to 8 days.
