A woman`s body needs a variety of nutrients to cater to the needs of her growing, changing body. We bring you a list of what to eat and when.

Most of our body`s nutrient requirement is met by eating a balanced diet. Keeping a tab on consumption of certain vital nutrients will see women safely through the stages of menstruation, pregnancy, menopause and the resulting fluctuations of hormones.

Calcium

Osteoporosis is a disease in which bones turn brittle. It is said that one in three Indian women over the age of 50 is affected by this disease.

A low intake of calcium greatly increases your risk of falling prey to this disease. Check out some of the foods that must be consumed in plenty until the mid 20s to reduce this risk.

Brinjal Raita

Milk Poha

Spinach sambar

Golden cabbage curry