Six superfoods every woman should include in her diet.

Many women thoughtfully consider the types of food they include in their diets. You may eat a balanced diet with plenty of good-for-you, body-boosting foods. Maybe you consume lots of fruits, vegetables, and lean proteins — or maybe not. If the answer lies anywhere in between, you are going to want to review your daily menu and think about your everyday eating habits.

As it turns out, adding just a few key foods to your grocery shopping list could have a whole host of health benefits. Regularly eating things like leafy greens and seafood could reduce your risk of serious diseases, lower your blood pressure, support cognition, and even help to give you glowing skin and a radiant head of hair.

Without further ado, here are the Six super foods that every woman should include in her diet.

Beans

Loaded with protein and chock full of fiber, beans have a cholesterol-reducing effect. Also, the isoflavones in many varieties can help to regulate those pesky hormones that cause all sorts of symptoms before and during your period and whilst going through perimenopause or menopause. Plus, they have lots of folic acid, so they are a great option for pregnant women.

Beans also contain called protease inhibitors. These work to reduce the rate at which cancer cells divide, potentially pausing or even stopping a tumor from forming. In fact, a study in the International Journal of Cancer, found that a diet rich in beans and lentils could potentially reduce a woman's likelihood of developing the disease.

Almonds

Almonds make for a delicious and surprisingly satisfying snack that fuels the body and gives you some health-boosting benefits. Their brown tops are loaded with cell-protective antioxidants. Plus, they have lots of vitamin E which also prevents some level of oxidative stress, helps with inflammation, enhances blood flow, and boosts your immune system. These compounds can also reduce your risk of developing Alzheimer's disease. The magnesium in almonds can also help to stabilize your mood, foster and improve sleep, and keep your blood sugar stable.

Apple

Apples are loaded with vitamins and nutrients, high in soluble fiber, and full of polyphenols — those powerful antioxidants that work to reduce oxidative damage in the body's cells. Polyphenols may reduce your risk of cardiovascular disease and other chronic illnesses.

Additionally, an analysis published in Advances in Nutrition cited a Women's Health Study indicating that women who eat an apple a day have an approximately 28 percent reduction in risk of developing type 2 diabetes. This same review also noted that apple consumption might help improve bone health and strength — something that's very important for women as they age.

What's more, a study in The British Journal of Nutrition indicated that regularly eating apples could potentially lower a woman's cancer mortality risk. Oh, and an apple a day can keep you satisfied in more ways than one; they've been shown to boost sexual arousal and pleasure, per a 2014 study.

But that's just the tip of the almond iceberg. The nut works wonders for your heart, helping to get your cholesterol where it needs to be and improving your overall vascular health. What's more, they perform like prebiotics, helping to boost your gut health which has a ripple effect on the functioning of your whole body and mind.

Avocado

Avocados are loaded with health and beauty benefits. Those who regularly eat avocados might just be healthier all around. You can give credit to the creamy green fruit or the possibility that those who love them tend to gravitate toward healthier diets. Either way, the fact is: Eating avocados regularly is linked to a better, more nutrient-rich diet. Furthermore, it's also associated with a lowered risk of metabolic syndrome.

Avocados have been shown to lower blood pressure thanks to their high potassium content. And in addition to helping your body be its best, avocados can also ensure that you look your best. The monounsaturated fat in them gives your complexion a radiant glow and strengthens your mane and nails. What's more, avocados have lutein which is good for your ocular health. Oh, and we should also mention they're an aphrodisiac.

Egg

Eggs, especially egg yolks, have a bad reputation. The reality: They pack a ton of protein, boast 13 important vitamins and nutrients, and have key antioxidants that can help prevent cataracts and macular degeneration.

Indeed, they are high in cholesterol, but multiple studies cited by Healthline found that they don't necessarily cause a spike in "bad" cholesterol and can, in fact, raise your "good" cholesterol to where you want it to be. Of course, the site also noted that some people respond to foods differently; it is possible that eggs should be on your no-no list.

Tomato

Tomatoes boast a hearty dose of folate, which aids in the regulation of homocysteine levels, thereby lowering the potential of enduring a cardiovascular episode. Furthermore, folate is an essential part of a pregnant woman's diet.

Yes, if you are expecting, tomatoes are an especially great addition to salads, meals, and menus of all sorts. The high fiber content of tomatoes also makes them a great answer to constipation and a good choice for those at risk for type 2 diabetes.

Additionally, tomatoes have eye-protecting antioxidants and, as a study published in the International Journal of Clinical Oncology indicated, foods high in beta-carotene (like some varieties of tomatoes) can reduce one's risk of developing colon cancer.