Zinc Rich Foods: Top 10 for Women’s Health

Here’s a ⁤breakdown of the nutritional information and ⁤health benefits discussed in the text:

Greek Yogurt (7-ounce low-fat serving):

* Zinc: 1.5 mg (approximately‍ 19% of a woman’s daily zinc needs)
* ⁤ Calories: 146
* Fat: 4 grams (2.5 grams‍ saturated)
* Sodium: 68 ⁢mg
* ‍ Carbohydrates: ⁢8 grams
* ⁣ Sugar: 7 grams
* ⁤ Fiber: 0⁤ grams
* Protein: 20 grams
* Benefits: Contains probiotics for digestion.

Cashews (1-ounce serving):

* Zinc: Exceeds 1.5 mg (approximately 20%⁣ of a woman’s daily ⁣zinc⁢ needs)
* Calories: ⁢ 157
* Fat: 12 grams (2 grams saturated)
* ‍ Carbohydrates: 8.5 grams
* Sugar: 1.5 grams
* Sodium: 3 mg
* ⁤ Fiber: 1 gram
* Protein: ⁤ 5 grams
* Benefits: ⁢ Rich in healthy unsaturated fats, ‍may help lower blood pressure and increase ⁣HDL cholesterol levels (according to a study in The Journal of Nutrition).

Key Takeaway: Both Greek yogurt and cashews are⁣ good ⁤sources⁣ of zinc, and offer other nutritional benefits as well.