As a dietitian, woman, daughter, wife, mother-in-law and grandmother, I’m an advocate for strategies that help women of all ages eat well. So while flowers, cards and chocolates are, of course, lovely and always appreciated, this Mother’s Day, I’m encouraging women to give a gift to themselves by focusing on eating strategies that nurture their bodies and minds.

Whether you’re a new mom, a great-grandmother or a mom in some generation in between, here are what foods to choose to ensure there will be many more happy and healthy Mother’s Days to come:

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[See: 7 Ways to Get Calcium Beyond Milk.]

[See: 6 Ways to Train Your Brain for Healthy Eating.]

[See: 9 Foods That Can Keep Your Brain Sharp.]

Let’s be sure to nourish and nurture ourselves as mothers, so we can do our best taking care of others in our lives. Happy Mother’s Day!

Editor’s note: The California Plum Board and Wonderful, which makes pomegranate juice, are clients of the author.

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