Eating well should not be a matter of gender because men and women need all the nutrients they can get to maintain their bodily functions. However, some foods are more beneficial to women because of their body structure and composition. In addition, they have nutrients that may affect women differently from men.
What Are the Different Types of Diets?
There are numerous diets for men and women, and they all have their benefits.
Mediterranean Diet
Some health experts claim that following a Mediterranean diet will help you shed a few pounds, keep your heart healthy, and even stave off diabetes. Some studies have also discovered that this diet may help reduce the risk of Alzheimer’s disease.
One study from 2015 found that overweight and obese women may benefit from delayed menopause by following this diet. According to the results, Spanish women who followed the Mediterranean diet had a lower BMI and potentially experienced fewer symptoms of menopause.
Fruits, vegetables, olive oil, almonds, and legumes make up the bulk of this healthy eating plan.
DASH Diet
Scientists have discovered that the Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension (DASH) diet can reduce blood pressure and, in some cases, extra weight. After menopause, some women may have a rise in their blood pressure levels, called hypertension.
One study from 2017 found that women over the age of 70 who followed the DASH diet did better in cognitive decline and maintenance.
According to another 2017 study, there is evidence that the DASH diet can lower the rate at which pregnant women with diabetes need to have cesarean sections.
MIND Diet
The MIND diet is a hybrid of the Mediterranean and DASH eating plans. It’s designed to slow the progression of neurodegenerative disease.
Some research has linked the MIND diet to slower mental decline and a decreased risk of Alzheimer’s disease in older adults. This suggests that it may be especially beneficial for women, but men may also reap similar benefits.
In addition, a study conducted in 2020 on Iranian women showed that those who followed the MIND diet had a 50% reduced risk of developing breast cancer.
Flexitarian Diet
People who follow a flexitarian diet are considered semi-vegetarians because they occasionally consume fish or meat.
In addition, one 2016 study discovered that flexitarian diets were more common among women than men. Based on this study, the diet also reduces the risk of developing diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and inflammatory bowel disease and promotes a healthy weight.
