Healthy foods are good for everyone; even your dog will appreciate an organic diet rich in lean protein,  fresh fruits and vegetables and pure spring water.

However certain foods are especially beneficial for a woman’s body, which is much more than just a smaller version of a man. Female bodies and brains are physically different than male bodies and brains; we are much more sensitive to the artificial hormones and pesticides crammed into many commercial food products, which can wreck havoc on a woman’s reproductive system. Protecting your body with antioxidants and other vitamins and nutrients that ward off disease is crucial to keep your system healthy, balanced and functioning at a optimal level.

Although these foods are healthy for all humans to eat, they are especially beneficial for females. And remember to buy organic!

1. Kale: One of the most potent leafy greens, kale is packed with folate, which is an essential B vitamin for women and unborn children; even those females not planning to get pregnant anytime soon should consume it regularly. Kale is also a rich source of calcium (for strong bones) and vitamin C (for immune defense), and B vitamins are known to be mood balancers.
2. Orange squash and roots: Butternut squash and pumpkins as well as orange root vegetables like sweet potatoes and carrots are loaded with beta-carotene, which is a powerful antioxidant. You may know beta-carotene as the protector of vision, but it is also thought to protect against breast cancer and repair damaged skin as well, slowing the signs of aging.
3. Iron: Menstruating women must consume iron or risk anemia; although this important mineral is widely taken in multivitamin form, your body will absorb iron better if you consume it in foods like spinach, lentils, lean red meat and dark poultry. If you are taking a multivitamin, make sure it is one made specifically for women that includes iron.
4. Broccoli: A bonafide superfood, broccoli is a stout source of many vitamins and nutrients. Ounce for ounce, broccoli provides more vitamin C than an orange and is also loaded with fiber, beta-carotene and folic acid. Broccoli is one of the best foods an expectant mother (or anyone!) can eat and is part...