Many women do not get enough iron in their diet. On top of that, women lose a lot of this mineral during menstruation.High iron foods include clams, liver, sunflower seeds, nuts, beef, lamb, beans, whole grains, dark leafy greens (spinach), dark chocolate, and tofu.
Make sure you eat sufficient fruits and vegetables as they are rich in potassium. For vegetables, you could choose peas, greens, tomatoes, spinach and potatoes. Fruits such as bananas and oranges and dried fruits such as raisins, apricots, prunes and dates are also high in potassium. Remember to get your potassium from food, not supplements, to avoid any risk of overdose.
Include spinach in your diet in salads, soups and smoothies. The folate, nitrate, potassium, magnesium and antioxidants in spinach help lower high blood pressure.