8th March is universally celebrated as International Women’s Day. What started as a multitude of smaller events and marches in the early 1900s is today a global celebration of the modern woman.

This day is also known as the United Nations (UN) Day for Women’s Rights and International Peace. As countries across the world unite and raise a toast to the continuing social, cultural and economic achievements of women; we at NDTV Food take a quick look at the unique nutrition needs of women.

Does your body need supplements?

Our body understands food and not supplements. The best absorption of most nutrients especially iron comes from natural and real food. The best way is to give the body nourishment from a wide variety of food. According to experts, the problem with supplements is that they come in isolation, which reduces its effectiveness. Eating wholesome, unprocessed food consist of complimenting compounds thereby increasing its positive effects on the body. The bottom line is poor eating cannot be compensated by vitamin supplementation.

Generally speaking, a balanced diet is what we should all aim for. Stay away from junk foods – they not only add extra calories to your diet, they have no nutritional benefit to speak of. Here are a list of everyday nutrients that must be a part of every woman’s daily diet, as per health Practitioner, Shilpa Arora.

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