Eggs are packed with protein. Your need protein to build up your muscle mass, stabilize your blood sugar levels and keep your bones strong. Although eggs are high in cholesterol,

they actually don’t affect your blood cholesterol levels. Eggs have choline in them; that rebuilds cell membranes. And they’re great for balancing your hormones because they contain amino acids that

improve your moods and reduce anxiety levels.

Cherries are a power food! They contain natural estrogen (great if you’re premenopausal). Their antioxidants reduce the signs of aging and help to keep your skin glowing. Studies indicate that

cherries can also decrease inflammation and reduce muscle soreness. The potassium can regulate your blood pressure and the fiber can help to prevent colon cancer. Cherries have melatonin in them

too. That reduces stress, keeps you calm and makes sleeping so much easier.

One of the best oils you could ever cook with is coconut oil. It’s high in natural saturated fats; that means it can reduce your heart disease. Studies indicate that

it can help to heal urinary tract and kidney infections. Coconut oil can relieve arthritis and, thanks to its high amount of lauric acid, it can fight fungi and boost

your immunity. If you exercise and want more endurance, try taking a teaspoon of coconut oil a day. Washing with it can soothe skin ailments and oil pulling will detoxify

your body and clean your teeth. The capric acid in coconut oil fights yeast infections as well. As far as your hormones, it’s the fatty acid in coconut oil that

improves brain function, causing you to feel better.

Ginger is really spicy, so you might want to use it as a seasoning in your food or make it into a tea. Probably what ginger is best known for

is easing nausea; perfect if you are dealing with morning sickness. Ginger is also powerful at fighting bacterial and fungal infections. Ginger contains anti-pain properties that decrease inflammation. Due to

its anti-inflammatory properties, ginger can relieve menstrual cramps and lower thyroid hormones that can lead to discomfort.

If you’ve never given quinoa a try, you should. It’s a plant food that is gluten-free and high in protein. It’s also rich in manganese, magnesium, phosphorus, folate and zinc.

Quinoa is high in fiber, so it can help to remove toxins and assist in you losing weight. Quinoa has a low glycemic index, so that you can better regulate

your blood sugar levels. Quinoa is also high in iron. That’s great for during your period when you lose blood and also helpful if your hormone levels are off due

to a lack of iron in your system.

Bell peppers are vegetables that are high in Vitamin C. That means they're packed with antioxidants. You can eat a cup of chopped bell peppers and only consume around 50

calories, so they’re a food that can be incorporated into a weight loss program. Bell peppers have a nice amount of Vitamin E so that your skin and hair can have

a healthy glow. They contain capsaicin which can help to regulate bad cholesterol. Bell peppers also have sulfur in them to help your body to fight off cancer. Plus, they

contain Vitamin B6. That helps to keep your nervous system calm as it renews cells in your body.

Vitamins B1, B2, B6, A, C, E and K are all found in broccoli. So is fiber, choline, copper, potassium and magnesium. This is why broccoli is on the world’s

healthiest foods list. Broccoli is a great detoxifier, the glucoraphanin can help to reverse sun damage in the skin and the Vitamin A in it helps to keep your eyes

healthy and your vision clear. If you’re dealing with hormonal shifts due to pregnancy, broccoli can help to keep you feeling good. It has everything you and your growing baby

needs to have a healthy pregnancy throughout all three trimesters. Just make sure to steam it. Boiling can cause you to lose some of its potency. Enjoy!