Nutrition for Women

Breast cancer. Osteoporosis. Irondeficiency. Weight reduction. What do these things have in common? They are either unique to women, or are more prevalent in women. And they affect current recommendations on what women should eat for optimum health.While new information on what's good and what's bad seems to surface almost daily, some basic guide lines have taken root over the past several years.The bottom line is:Eat a variety of foodsMaintain healthy weightChoose a diet low in fat, saturated fat, and cholesterolChoose a diet with plenty of vegetables, fruits, and grain productsUse sugar and salt/sodium only in moderationIf you drink alcoholic...