[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"$fRdy4Ph-Pr3_YSRANo4UELfNtlCWM9i03GPoJzUPa93A":3,"$fGptJ5fNN3lLFGOXWey1Jm6F-fhDAq3eYqaHmDaxxf8g":37,"$fzk0_RoYX9mzPRHQdtPXB2Iia6simfNUwnxoyj-f80os":133},{"data":4,"meta":33},[5,9,13,17,21,25,29],{"id":6,"name":7,"slug":8},1,"Career & Finance","career-and-finance",{"id":10,"name":11,"slug":12},11,"After Hours","after-hours",{"id":14,"name":15,"slug":16},3,"Wellness","wellness",{"id":18,"name":19,"slug":20},12,"Style","style",{"id":22,"name":23,"slug":24},4,"Voices","voices",{"id":26,"name":27,"slug":28},2,"Mindset","mindset",{"id":30,"name":31,"slug":32},10,"Nourish","food",{"pagination":34},{"page":6,"pageSize":35,"pageCount":6,"total":36},25,7,{"data":38,"meta":131},[39],{"id":40,"title":41,"createdAt":42,"updatedAt":43,"publishedAt":44,"content":45,"slug":46,"coffees":14,"seo_title":41,"keywords":47,"seo_desc":48,"featuredImage":49,"category":96,"author":100,"img":130},233,"Guilty Pleasure: The shows we love but will never admit to anyone","2025-01-03T23:22:35.637Z","2025-01-03T23:54:37.395Z","2025-01-03T23:54:37.392Z","\u003Cp>Life is better with guilty pleasures. Our life is stressful enough and the last thing we want while enjoying a nice dinner in front of the TV \u003Cem>(we shouldn’t, but we do eat while binge watching)\u003C\u002Fem> after a long day at work is to think more. It’s ok if we don’t want to think more and just relax with some mindless TV. \u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Guilty pleasures can trigger a sense of joy and happiness and, in some cases, can be an awesome reward after a very \u003Cstrong>productive\u003C\u002Fstrong>, yet, exhausting day. But, the good thing is that guilty pleasures can be as harmless as we want them to be. That said, a guilty pleasure could be to buy something small when things are going or not going well or succumb to a \u003Cstrong>very indulgent candy\u003C\u002Fstrong>. However, the first is going to drain our money and the second would probably burden us with unnecessary calories, if we keep doing it every day.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One of the most favorite and budget-friendly guilty pleasures is watching meaningless television that makes us blissfully happy without any particular cost \u003Cem>(or a small one for the subscription)\u003C\u002Fem>.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And, below, we have the shows that fulfil all the requirements of what guilty pleasure means: fun, mindless entertainment and carefree vibe.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cimg src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fmedia.workingal.com\u002Fguilty_pleasure_shows_20f8460582.jpg\" alt=\"guilty pleasure shows\">\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cem>Photo: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fvariety.com\u002F2024\u002Ftv\u002Fnews\u002Fthe-real-housewives-of-new-york-city-tv-news-roundup-1236105385\u002F\">Variety\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fem>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Ch2>The Real Housewives (of any city)\u003C\u002Fh2>\n\u003Cp>We will never understand nor the drama, nor the fashion of this show, yet, considering that it aired 19 years ago, something tell us that people watch it. We do as well. Frankly, there isn’t anything intellectually appealing about the show but we still enjoy a couple of episodes once in a while. Is it the lavish and arrogantly luxurious lifestyle they present or the drama when we see women fighting for no particular reason? Well, we don’t know but, honestly, \u003Cstrong>who cares\u003C\u002Fstrong>? We sure won’t go around discussing the latest episode of the show; probably, will jump into judging anyone who does, but still, it’s the most easy, mindless binge watching.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cimg src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fworkingal.s3.eu-north-1.amazonaws.com\u002Fguilty_pleasure_shows_c92051fac6.jpg\" alt=\"guilty pleasure shows\">\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cem>Photo: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.theguardian.com\u002Ftv-and-radio\u002F2022\u002Fapr\u002F14\u002Fkardashians-hulu-disney-plus-review\">The Guardian\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fem>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Ch2>Keeping up with the Kardashians\u003C\u002Fh2>\n\u003Cp>This show has managed to do something impossible: it has made people who claim to "hate" reality TV, especially shows like "Keeping Up With the Kardashians," to still find themselves drawn to it. The storyline? As cliché as it sounds; wealth, extravagance and celebrities that show how the dynamics of an influential family works. Lavish lifestyles, luxurious homes, expensive vacations, and high-fashion wardrobes along with sibling rivalries, \u003Cstrong>romantic relationships\u003C\u002Fstrong> among the three main characters, Kourtney, Kim and Chloé are somehow appealing when you want to just dive in the couch and stop thinking.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cimg src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fworkingal.s3.eu-north-1.amazonaws.com\u002Fguilty_pleasure_shows_e2d4bae084.jpg\" alt=\"guilty pleasure shows\">\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cem>Photo: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.ranker.com\u002Flist\u002Fcast-of-gossip-girl-from-first-vs-last-season\u002Fjessica-lawshe\">Ranker\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fem>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Ch2>Gossip Girl\u003C\u002Fh2>\n\u003Cp>Alright, we love it. But we want start going out admitting it. A group of extremely wealthy, spoiled and narcissist teenagers in the \u003Cstrong>Upper East Side\u003C\u002Fstrong>, who behave like adults, even though they are high school students, seems fun and appealing but, honestly, it is disturbing to even think about that as a real thing. However, the drama, the constant exchange of partners among the main group and the different celebrity-style events they all attend on a regular basis, makes the plot extremely appealing and the scandals that arise in each episode make you watch Serena and Blair at every opportunity. \u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cimg src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fworkingal.s3.eu-north-1.amazonaws.com\u002Fguilty_pleasure_shows_f9a2d62a0e.jpg\" alt=\"guilty pleasure shows\">\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cem>Photo: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.dailymail.co.uk\u002Ftvshowbiz\u002Farticle-12599001\u002FSelling-Sunset-announces-debut-date-season-seven-BIG-cast-member-missing-new-poster-guess-is.html\">Daily Mail\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fem>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Ch2>Selling Sunset\u003C\u002Fh2>\n\u003Cp>If you want LA vibes, unnecessary drama and extravagant residencies, Selling Sunset has it all. We all understand that \u003Cstrong>real estate\u003C\u002Fstrong> can be a very competitive business but what is going on on this show is mind blowing. We basically don’t know how the agents manage to sell all these houses yet have the time to engage in arguments, rivalries and conflicts all the time. However, the impressive housing saves it and makes us turn the TV on to get a sneak peek of the luxurious Los Angeles lifestyle. \u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cimg src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fworkingal.s3.eu-north-1.amazonaws.com\u002Fguilty_pleasure_shows_b42f8e5351.jpg\" alt=\"guilty pleasure shows\">\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cem>Photo: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fbookmarkedd.medium.com\u002Fpretty-little-liars-part-1-tv-c5346f87a8f6\">Medium\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fem>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Ch2>Pretty Little Liars\u003C\u002Fh2>\n\u003Cp>Another group of high schoolers that now have to deal with the disappearance and death of their best friend. The show’s plot can has potential but, frankly, it’s over-the-top and gets so melodramatic for no particular reason which makes it a good \u003Cstrong>“guilty pleasure”\u003C\u002Fstrong> show. It’s suspenseful, there are fast twists and turns but at the end of the day, we won’t be thinking about it after we turn off the TV. Exactly the kind of thriller we like; easy to digest, non-scary and as carefree as a drama can be.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cimg src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fworkingal.s3.eu-north-1.amazonaws.com\u002Fguilty_pleasure_shows_b39794a17b.jpg\" alt=\"guilty pleasure shows\">\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Photo: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fcornellsun.com\u002F2022\u002F02\u002F06\u002Femily-in-paris-season-2-from-cliche-to-touche\u002F\">The Cornell Daily Sun\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Ch2>Emily In Paris\u003C\u002Fh2>\n\u003Cp>Yes, we love Emily in Paris and we actually believe the show gives some nice insights for the marketing field but overall, it’s nothing extremely sophisticated. But it’s cute; and it’s in Paris (currently in Italy!). Emily goes to Paris to cover her boss who got pregnant and, suddenly, her whole life \u003Cstrong>turned upside down\u003C\u002Fstrong>. Friendships, messy relationships and, again, unnecessary drama, with Paris as a background is the ideal way to end your day with a mindless plot. Add French accent to the list and some good fashion and there you go. Honestly, we can’t wait for the next season; and, we won’t be talking about it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n","guilty-pleasure-the-shows-we-love-but-will-never-admit-to-anyone","guilty pleasure shows, guilty pleasure, trash TV shows, shows we like and won't admit, guilty pleasure reality","We all have a guilty pleasure, and ours is watching mindless TV. Read the shows that we all love but will never admit to anyone.",{"id":50,"name":51,"alternativeText":52,"caption":52,"width":53,"height":54,"formats":55,"hash":91,"ext":57,"mime":60,"size":92,"url":93,"previewUrl":62,"provider":94,"provider_metadata":62,"createdAt":95,"updatedAt":95},827,"guilty pleasure shows.jpg","guilty pleasure shows",1600,900,{"large":56,"small":67,"medium":75,"thumbnail":83},{"ext":57,"url":58,"hash":59,"mime":60,"name":61,"path":62,"size":63,"width":64,"height":65,"sizeInBytes":66},".jpg","https:\u002F\u002Fworkingal.s3.eu-north-1.amazonaws.com\u002Flarge_guilty_pleasure_shows_82f4949a56.jpg","large_guilty_pleasure_shows_82f4949a56","image\u002Fjpeg","large_guilty pleasure shows.jpg",null,123.93,1000,563,123933,{"ext":57,"url":68,"hash":69,"mime":60,"name":70,"path":62,"size":71,"width":72,"height":73,"sizeInBytes":74},"https:\u002F\u002Fworkingal.s3.eu-north-1.amazonaws.com\u002Fsmall_guilty_pleasure_shows_82f4949a56.jpg","small_guilty_pleasure_shows_82f4949a56","small_guilty pleasure shows.jpg",40.29,500,281,40287,{"ext":57,"url":76,"hash":77,"mime":60,"name":78,"path":62,"size":79,"width":80,"height":81,"sizeInBytes":82},"https:\u002F\u002Fworkingal.s3.eu-north-1.amazonaws.com\u002Fmedium_guilty_pleasure_shows_82f4949a56.jpg","medium_guilty_pleasure_shows_82f4949a56","medium_guilty pleasure shows.jpg",77.39,750,422,77390,{"ext":57,"url":84,"hash":85,"mime":60,"name":86,"path":62,"size":87,"width":88,"height":89,"sizeInBytes":90},"https:\u002F\u002Fworkingal.s3.eu-north-1.amazonaws.com\u002Fthumbnail_guilty_pleasure_shows_82f4949a56.jpg","thumbnail_guilty_pleasure_shows_82f4949a56","thumbnail_guilty pleasure shows.jpg",12.67,245,138,12666,"guilty_pleasure_shows_82f4949a56",258.99,"https:\u002F\u002Fworkingal.s3.eu-north-1.amazonaws.com\u002Fguilty_pleasure_shows_82f4949a56.jpg","aws-s3","2025-01-03T23:46:42.058Z",{"id":10,"name":11,"slug":12,"createdAt":97,"updatedAt":98,"publishedAt":99},"2024-12-23T20:58:07.737Z","2024-12-23T21:00:14.455Z","2024-12-23T21:00:14.453Z",{"id":101,"name":102,"slug":103,"instagram":104,"facebook":105,"bio":106,"createdAt":107,"updatedAt":108,"publishedAt":109,"linkedIn":62,"avatar":110,"avatarImg":129},6,"The Working Gal Team","the-working-gal-team","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.instagram.com\u002Fthe_working_gal\u002F","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.facebook.com\u002Ftheworkinggal","At The Working Gal, we prioritize collective strategic insight. This piece reflects the shared expertise of our editorial board and specialists, delivering a 360° analysis of modern business and executive lifestyle.","2021-02-14T21:17:05.180Z","2026-04-12T03:32:03.659Z","2021-02-14T21:17:25.177Z",{"id":111,"name":112,"alternativeText":113,"caption":113,"width":114,"height":114,"formats":115,"hash":124,"ext":117,"mime":120,"size":125,"url":126,"previewUrl":62,"provider":94,"provider_metadata":62,"createdAt":127,"updatedAt":128},108,"Untitled-7.png","",250,{"thumbnail":116},{"ext":117,"url":118,"hash":119,"mime":120,"name":121,"path":62,"size":122,"width":123,"height":123},".png","https:\u002F\u002Fworkingal.s3.eu-north-1.amazonaws.com\u002Fthumbnail_Untitled_7_b2bf764bcd.png","thumbnail_Untitled_7_b2bf764bcd","image\u002Fpng","thumbnail_Untitled-7.png",12.8,156,"Untitled_7_b2bf764bcd",22.3,"https:\u002F\u002Fworkingal.s3.eu-north-1.amazonaws.com\u002FUntitled_7_b2bf764bcd.png","2021-02-14T21:15:43.138Z","2021-02-14T21:15:43.147Z","https:\u002F\u002Fmedia.workingal.com\u002FUntitled_7_b2bf764bcd.png","https:\u002F\u002Fmedia.workingal.com\u002Fguilty_pleasure_shows_82f4949a56.jpg",{"pagination":132},{"page":6,"pageSize":35,"pageCount":6,"total":6},{"data":134,"meta":428},[135,187,257,306,358],{"id":136,"title":137,"createdAt":138,"updatedAt":139,"publishedAt":140,"content":141,"slug":142,"coffees":26,"seo_title":137,"keywords":143,"seo_desc":144,"featuredImage":145,"category":178,"author":182,"img":186},232,"20 Things We Love About January","2025-01-01T02:53:38.957Z","2025-01-01T02:59:30.117Z","2025-01-01T02:59:30.114Z","Happy New Year!\n===============\n\nNamed after Janus, the Roman god of beginnings, gates, and transitions, January was depicted with two faces, symbolizing looking back at the past and forward to the future.\n\nThe Roman calendar originally began in March. However, during the reign of King Numa Pompilius, January was established as the first month of the year.\n\nIn 46 BCE, Julius Caesar reformed the Roman calendar (the Julian Calendar). This solidified January 1st as the beginning of the year.\n\nNot all cultures immediately adopted January 1st as New Year's Day. Some continued to use other dates, such as March 25th or December 25th.\n\n### However, nowadays, January 1st is the most widely recognized start of the year globally.\n\nAnd we have 20 reasons why we love the first month of the year!\n***\n\n**A Fresh Start:** New Year, new beginnings! It's a time for reflection and setting new goals.\n\n**Cozy Nights In:** Enjoying warm drinks, reading, and [watching movies](https:\u002F\u002Fwww.workingal.com\u002Farticles\u002F5-social-media-documentaries-you-need-to-watch) by the fire.\n\n**Winter Wonderland:** Experiencing the beauty of snow-covered landscapes.\n\n**Winter Sports:** Hitting the slopes for skiing, snowboarding, or ice skating.\n\n**Holiday Leftovers:** Indulging in delicious leftover holiday treats.\n\n**Planning for the Future:** Dreaming of upcoming vacations and adventures.\n\n**Cozying Up with Loved Ones:** Spending quality time with family and friends.\n\n![blog 900x550 (68).jpg](https:\u002F\u002Fworkingal.s3.eu-north-1.amazonaws.com\u002Fblog_900x550_68_fa2dfb09ac.jpg)\n\n**Trying New Things:** Stepping outside your comfort zone and exploring new hobbies or interests.\n\n[**Setting New Goals:**](https:\u002F\u002Fwww.workingal.com\u002Farticles\u002Fnew-years-resolutions-have-you-made-yours) Defining your aspirations for the year ahead.\n\n**Decluttering and Organizing:** A fresh start for your home and life.\n\n**Hot Chocolate:** Indulging in warm, comforting beverages.\n\n**Watching Winter Sports:** Cheering on your favorite athletes in winter games.\n\n**The Crisp Winter Air:** Enjoying the invigorating feeling of fresh winter air.\n\n**Anticipation of Spring:** Looking forward to the warmer months ahead.\n\n**The Quadrantid Meteor Shower:** One of the [best meteor showers of the year,](https:\u002F\u002Fearthsky.org\u002Fastronomy-essentials\u002Feverything-you-need-to-know-quadrantid-meteor-shower\u002F) offering a dazzling celestial display.\n\n**Feeling Accomplished:** The sense of achievement that comes with setting and achieving goals.\n\n**Learning New Skills:** Taking advantage of online courses, workshops, or classes to learn something new.\n\n**Slow Cooker Meals:** Cozy up with delicious and comforting slow cooker meals on cold evenings.\n\n[**Starting a New Book Series**](https:\u002F\u002Fwww.workingal.com\u002Farticles\u002F5-books-that-every-working-gal-should-read)**:** Diving into a captivating new series to escape the winter blues.\n\n**Hope for the Future:** Looking forward to the promise of a new year and all the possibilities it holds.","20-things-we-love-about-january","1 month of the year, happy new year, happy new year 2025, new year 2025, january 1, first day of the year","Our Working Gal editors tell us what are the things that they like most about January, the first month of the year!",{"id":146,"name":147,"alternativeText":148,"caption":148,"width":53,"height":54,"formats":149,"hash":174,"ext":57,"mime":60,"size":175,"url":176,"previewUrl":62,"provider":94,"provider_metadata":62,"createdAt":177,"updatedAt":177},820,"20 things we love about january.jpg","20 things we love about 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Change Can Feel So Daunting?","2024-12-31T19:56:56.668Z","2024-12-31T20:02:05.115Z","2024-12-31T20:02:05.111Z","The year is drawing to an end, and for many, this time brings a sense of anticipation and excitement. This is the time for visions of fresh starts, new goals, and exciting possibilities that are flooding in our minds. However, there is the other side where the prospect of a new year is met with a wave of anxiety and dread. This apprehension, often referred to as the _\"fear of new beginnings,\"_ can significantly impact our mental and emotional well-being and make the New —Unknown— Year something we would like to avoid at any cost.\n\nA new beginning at any level, even if it is something we have long wanted to do, is often accompanied by fear and insecurity. It may be a [change of job](https:\u002F\u002Fwww.workingal.com\u002Farticles\u002F5-signs-that-you-need-to-change-job), moving to a new house, a new relationship, a new activity or a new start that we either chose or had to make.\n\nNevertheless, this fear is quite normal, and it derives from the uncertainty and the sense of the unknown behind something new.\n\nFear is usually perceived as a sense of insecurity, worry about the future, recurring thoughts of failure, avoidance behaviours and [procrastination](https:\u002F\u002Fwww.workingal.com\u002Farticles\u002Fhow-to-not-procrastinate-like-a-pro) that can lead to cancelled plans, postponed decisions and ultimately _more insecurity_.\n\n## Where  Is This Fear Rooted? \n\nChange inherently involves _stepping into the unknown_. This uncertainty can trigger anxiety, as we naturally gravitate towards predictability and control. Also, people show a tendency to avoid taking risks; therefore, given that new beginnings often involve taking risks and stepping outside our comfort zones, it can cause terrifying feelings. The fear of failure, the potential for disappointment, and the possibility of not living up to our expectations can be paralyzing.   \n\nChange can evoke a **sense of loss**, even if it's the loss of familiar routines, comfort levels, or even past identities. This fear can be particularly strong for those who have experienced significant losses in the past.  \n\nAnother aspect that makes new beginnings stressful and dreading is that the pressure to _“start fresh”_ and achieve perfection in the new year can be overwhelming. Over the last days of the year, we get into a mode _“set your goals, design your life, work for your success, etc.”_ which can be extremely stressful, because, realistically, how many of us have become millionaires within a year? _This unrealistic expectation can lead to increased anxiety and a sense of inadequacy._ \n\nAs a consequence, this fear can lead towards avoiding making decisions, setting goals or taking any action that might lead to change. We stay in a job we don’t like because we don’t know our next steps and whether we will find another job soon. We stay in a dull relationship out of fear to go out and find what we really need. We don’t express our honest opinion out of fear of being unpleasant. And then here are the feelings of inadequacy and self-doubt.\n\n## Should I avoid new beginnings?\n\n![the fear of change](https:\u002F\u002Fworkingal.s3.eu-north-1.amazonaws.com\u002Fthe_fear_of_change_e4c3e38c45.jpg)\n\nAbsolutely not; the fear of change should not make us stay still and avoid challenges and opportunities. With the proper preparation for our new start, we can reduce **uncertainty and insecurity**, and setting small, realistic goals will help us to better adapt to the new circumstances. Also, asking for support and expressing our feelings to our family or friends can help us see things differently, from another perspective.\n\nMost importantly, we should acknowledge our feelings, such as fear or insecurity, and accept them. This acceptance of feelings will likely reduce their intensity and make us focus on what a **new beginning** can offer and new opportunities for development in every area of our lives.\n\nWhat we can do best to alleviate the fear is to acknowledge that change is inevitable and that uncertainty is a natural part of life. Instead of striving for perfection, it’s better to focus on setting small, [achievable goals](https:\u002F\u002Fwww.workingal.com\u002Farticles\u002Fnew-years-resolutions-have-you-made-yours) that gradually build momentum.\n\nAlso, shifting our focus from all the adverse outcomes and potential to the potential for growth, learning, and new experiences that we will acquire of our new beginning, small or big.","why-change-can-feel-so-daunting","new begginings, fear of change, why we are afraid of change, new year change, new beginnings fear","Why are we afraid of changes? How can fear keep us away from achieving what we want? Read what the psychologist say about change.",{"id":198,"name":199,"alternativeText":200,"caption":200,"width":53,"height":54,"formats":201,"hash":226,"ext":57,"mime":60,"size":227,"url":228,"previewUrl":62,"provider":94,"provider_metadata":62,"createdAt":229,"updatedAt":229},818,"the fear of change.jpg","the fear of change",{"large":202,"small":208,"medium":214,"thumbnail":220},{"ext":57,"url":203,"hash":204,"mime":60,"name":205,"path":62,"size":206,"width":64,"height":65,"sizeInBytes":207},"https:\u002F\u002Fworkingal.s3.eu-north-1.amazonaws.com\u002Flarge_the_fear_of_change_a17c11d1c0.jpg","large_the_fear_of_change_a17c11d1c0","large_the fear of change.jpg",115.51,115507,{"ext":57,"url":209,"hash":210,"mime":60,"name":211,"path":62,"size":212,"width":72,"height":73,"sizeInBytes":213},"https:\u002F\u002Fworkingal.s3.eu-north-1.amazonaws.com\u002Fsmall_the_fear_of_change_a17c11d1c0.jpg","small_the_fear_of_change_a17c11d1c0","small_the fear of change.jpg",31.64,31636,{"ext":57,"url":215,"hash":216,"mime":60,"name":217,"path":62,"size":218,"width":80,"height":81,"sizeInBytes":219},"https:\u002F\u002Fworkingal.s3.eu-north-1.amazonaws.com\u002Fmedium_the_fear_of_change_a17c11d1c0.jpg","medium_the_fear_of_change_a17c11d1c0","medium_the fear of change.jpg",67.16,67161,{"ext":57,"url":221,"hash":222,"mime":60,"name":223,"path":62,"size":224,"width":88,"height":89,"sizeInBytes":225},"https:\u002F\u002Fworkingal.s3.eu-north-1.amazonaws.com\u002Fthumbnail_the_fear_of_change_a17c11d1c0.jpg","thumbnail_the_fear_of_change_a17c11d1c0","thumbnail_the fear of change.jpg",8.52,8515,"the_fear_of_change_a17c11d1c0",269.05,"https:\u002F\u002Fworkingal.s3.eu-north-1.amazonaws.com\u002Fthe_fear_of_change_a17c11d1c0.jpg","2024-12-31T20:01:40.164Z",{"id":26,"name":27,"slug":28,"createdAt":231,"updatedAt":232,"publishedAt":181},"2020-12-24T19:15:46.057Z","2025-10-01T19:50:39.801Z",{"id":18,"name":234,"slug":235,"instagram":62,"facebook":62,"bio":236,"createdAt":237,"updatedAt":238,"publishedAt":239,"linkedIn":62,"avatar":240},"Mariana","mariana","Mariana is our amazing psychologist. She is generally shy, but she has the answers to all questions. She is calm but can be pretty sarcastic if she wants to! She is working with women who are struggling in their jobs. She also loves knitting. She helps our Working Gal Team with her valuable insights and tips for a balanced work life.","2023-11-12T05:43:27.688Z","2023-11-12T05:47:04.640Z","2023-11-12T05:47:04.619Z",{"id":241,"name":242,"alternativeText":113,"caption":113,"width":114,"height":114,"formats":243,"hash":251,"ext":245,"mime":248,"size":252,"url":253,"previewUrl":62,"provider":94,"provider_metadata":62,"createdAt":254,"updatedAt":255},248,"1.webp",{"thumbnail":244},{"ext":245,"url":246,"hash":247,"mime":248,"name":249,"path":62,"size":250,"width":123,"height":123},".webp","https:\u002F\u002Fworkingal.s3.eu-north-1.amazonaws.com\u002Fthumbnail_1_ead45d4a4f.webp","thumbnail_1_ead45d4a4f","image\u002Fwebp","thumbnail_1.webp",4.51,"1_ead45d4a4f",8.67,"https:\u002F\u002Fworkingal.s3.eu-north-1.amazonaws.com\u002F1_ead45d4a4f.webp","2023-11-12T05:43:16.157Z","2023-11-12T05:43:16.165Z","https:\u002F\u002Fmedia.workingal.com\u002Fthe_fear_of_change_a17c11d1c0.jpg",{"id":258,"title":259,"createdAt":260,"updatedAt":261,"publishedAt":262,"content":263,"slug":264,"coffees":14,"seo_title":259,"keywords":265,"seo_desc":266,"featuredImage":267,"category":300,"author":301,"img":305},230,"Ask The Gals: Vanity and Cheating ","2024-12-31T00:30:52.365Z","2025-02-19T20:03:43.874Z","2024-12-31T00:45:32.012Z","## _If you have a question about your career, friends, love life, or everything random, [fill up this form](https:\u002F\u002Fforms.gle\u002FovnsXzrcahDPp2z56) and the Gals will answer it as soon as possible!_\n\n***\n\n## P. Asks: Busy Beaver\n\n![ask the gals vanity and sexism](https:\u002F\u002Fworkingal.s3.eu-north-1.amazonaws.com\u002Fask_the_gals_vanity_and_sexism_c78307340a.jpg)\n\n_“I am so busy at work that I don’t have the time for self-care and this is putting a huge stress on me. What should I do? It feels really frustrating working long hours and the only thing I have time to do is go home and sleep. I miss my college life. Everything was easier back then.”_\n\nThe Gal Answers:\n----------------\n\nThe first thing I would say is that we are pretty much all busy at work. Life in capitalism is hard, and in order to survive, we need to hustle, and hustle, and hustle. However, in order to make some time for self-care, we need to define what self-care is for each one. Some people find reading to be self-care; for others, self-care is going out for drinks with your friends or an evening of Netflix and chilling. Also, self-care doesn’t need to be an everyday occurrence or 1-2 hours per day. It can be 10 minutes of your beauty routine or -the best- 8 consecutive hours of quality sleep. \n\nI know it’s hard not having 8 full hours of doing what you like, but (remember the perfect balance plan: 8 hours of work, 8 hours of sleep, and 8 hours of free time). Tell me one person who manages to balance their time so flawlessly, and I will retract the answer (and cry in bed, unable to understand how they do it!).\n\nA way to find some time for self-care —whatever that means for you— is to discipline yourself into adding at least 15 minutes daily to do what you want. For instance, if you wake up at the last minute to leave for work, set the alarm earlier and dedicate those 15 minutes to yourself and your favorite activity. Also, if you are working too much, think about how to manage your time better.\n\nAt this point, let me remind you of our motto at The Working Gal: _Don’t be busy; be productive!_ Aka, identify and change the things that keep you busy and don’t let you leave work on time, and make some changes\u002Falterations to your schedule to fit your favorite activities. There is always time; we just don’t use our time wisely. \n\n***\n\n## Christina Asks: Partner Alert\n\n![ask the gals vanity and sexism](https:\u002F\u002Fworkingal.s3.eu-north-1.amazonaws.com\u002Fask_the_gals_vanity_and_sexism_95a5000983.jpg)\n\n_“I think that my partner is cheating on me. Should I search their phone?”_\n\nThe Gal Answers:\n----------------\n\nNo good has ever come from searching our partner’s phone. Never. If you feel that your partner is cheating on you, have an honest conversation with them and express your concerns. Depending on the conversation, you will identify the signs that they are lying. If they get on the defensive, something is going on. Also, check for gaslighting signs: if you have facts and they try to turn them against you, something is wrong. If they try to actually engage with what you are saying, they will probably try to resolve your concerns and doubts, and, in this case, your concerns may be invalid.\n\nAlso, what made you think that your partner is cheating on you? It would be helpful to have some more info on that. Have they changed their behavior toward you? Is a new person in their life making you think this way? Or is it something that derives from your insecurity?\n\nBefore you react to the facts you have, be honest with yourself and aware of the situation. Don’t rush to blame them; try to control your emotions before acting. In any case, trust your gut; where there is smoke, there is fire. And remember that the truth may hurt sometimes but will come out, no matter how much somebody tries to hide it. \n\nWish you good luck, and keep us posted!\n\n****\n\n## X. Asks: Barbie Girl\n\n![ask the gals vanity and sexism](https:\u002F\u002Fworkingal.s3.eu-north-1.amazonaws.com\u002Fask_the_gals_vanity_and_sexism_622e8d8315.jpg)\n\n_“Happy holidays! I have a question: I don’t know what to think about plastic surgeries. Are they a way of working on our self-confidence by eliminating the things that we don’t like about ourselves or it’s a sign of vanity and intelligence is what matters?”_\n\nThe Gal Answers:\n----------------\n\nWell, a lot of people don’t know how to feel about plastic surgery. It’s a profoundly sociological issue with many aspects, and there is no clear answer on how to think of them. You may also not feel anything about them if it doesn’t affect you.\n\nPlastic surgery is not only cosmetic surgery. Plastic surgery has been historically used for people with body dysmorphia or victims of accidents in order to reconstruct their bodies for medical reasons. And their self-esteem, of course -mental health is health. Also, for individuals with Body Dysmorphic Disorder (BDD), a mental health condition where they obsess over perceived flaws, plastic surgery can sometimes be a part of a treatment plan alongside therapy. So, having this in mind, plastic surgery is an essential part of people’s health and well-being. \n\nOn the aesthetics aspect now, where women have been criticized for years for their choices to have bigger breasts, to refine their noses or to make their skin look younger, the question you should ask yourself is, _“Why do I care?”_\n\nWomen have always been criticized for whatever they do. If they are beautiful, they are dumb. If they are ugly, they will end up old maids full of cats (what’s wrong with cats, I never understood). If they don’t pay attention to their looks, they are unattractive and losers. If they pay attention to themselves, they are vain and shallow. So, they lose whatever they decide to do. The problem is that, as women, we pay much more attention as we need to others and their opinions of us. So, you don’t know what you feel about plastic surgeries because, on the one hand, you feel like it’s everyone’s right to feel good about themselves, but on the other, you feel that if you get your butt bigger, then people will start blaming you for trying to be someone else and a more advanced version of yourself.\n\nWhat will help you to recognize what you feel is to stop thinking about others and ask yourself whether you would ever have plastic surgery and, if not, why. If it is because you feel good about yourself and wouldn’t change anything, then great. However, remember that not all people feel good about themselves, and some might feel better if their noses were smaller. Why take that away from them?\n\nUltimately, the decision to undergo plastic surgery is a personal one. If an individual feels it will improve their quality of life and happiness, that's their right, and we don’t have to feel anything about it. Their body, nobody else’s choice.\n\n***\n\n## Queen Asks: \n\n![ask the gals vanity and sexism](https:\u002F\u002Fworkingal.s3.eu-north-1.amazonaws.com\u002Fask_the_gals_vanity_and_sexism_94f2578780.jpg)\n\n_“What do you think is the best way to deal with sexism?”_\n\nThe Gal Answers:\n----------------\n\nIf I had a penny for every time somebody asked about that, I would be so rich that I wouldn’t have to write anymore (kidding, I can’t think of my life without writing). \n\nDealing with sexism is not easy; there is not a specific answer that could solve the problem (we wouldn’t be talking about that if we had found the solution!) and it depends on the context. What I mean by “context” is that sexism is prevalent everywhere: at the bus stop, at work, in personal relationships, and even within our families. We can’t avoid it, but we can choose how to deal with it, depending on what we want to achieve. Sexism is deeply rooted in our society, and even if we have made some progress over the years, completely eliminating sexism would take many, many years. Don’t forget that sexism benefits people, not only men, but also women. \n\nCurrently, the key “weapon” societies have against sexism is education. Education can help all genders understand the roots of sexism, stereotypes, and attitudes and can engage people proactively to address them and eliminate them. When people understand something completely, this is the first step to fighting it. And, as long as people are uneducated on sexism, they cannot confront it or get rid of it. If you don’t know what you are fighting, how are you expected to win it? \n\nWhile the newest generations are more aware and better educated than the previous ones, and while there are amazing and hopeful examples of battling against sexism, it’s still around us, and sometimes we don’t even notice it. And sometimes we use it for our benefit, as I mentioned before. For instance, men usually face less competition in male-dominated fields and have easier access to leadership roles than their female counterparts. Also, women who don’t want a harsh career path (which is totally okay, by the way) may benefit from the societal expectations that usually prioritize domestic roles, and they feel less guilty about their choices. \n\nIf you ask how to deal with sexism in your everyday life, there is no manual, but there are some tips to address sexist behaviors. If it’s in the work context and you hear about a sexist joke, then ask for more information, like _“I didn’t get the joke; can you explain it to me?”_ This way, you make clear that you don’t find sexist jokes funny and entertaining, and you put the person who told the joke in a position to feel -at least- weird.\n\nIf your partner shows sexist behaviors, try not to overreact immediately; sometimes, people don’t notice behaviors until someone calls them out. Ask them why they think the way they think, and explain how this makes you feel and how hurtful it can be. \n\nNow, about the classic family gatherings where older people make sexist jokes all the time, the best solution would be to minimize contact with them because rarely will this end up in a fruitful conversation, and also, we can’t fight all battles—one battle at a time.\n\nYou may find interesting [that](https:\u002F\u002Fwww.workingal.com\u002Farticles\u002Fhow-to-handle-sexist-people-in-business) and [that](https:\u002F\u002Fwww.workingal.com\u002Farticles\u002F10-sexist-quotes-every-woman-has-heard-1), and keep in mind that sexism needs patience, discussion, and, in some cases, empathy.","ask-the-gals-vanity-and-cheating","ask the gals, Q&A, women problems, working women issues, problems for women, sexism, competitive colleague, ask column","Ask The Gals about whatever problem you have, and they will answer it! All you have to do is send an email to info@workingal.com.\n",{"id":268,"name":269,"alternativeText":270,"caption":270,"width":53,"height":54,"formats":271,"hash":296,"ext":57,"mime":60,"size":297,"url":298,"previewUrl":62,"provider":94,"provider_metadata":62,"createdAt":299,"updatedAt":299},816,"ask the gals vanity and sexism.jpg","ask the gals vanity and sexism",{"large":272,"small":278,"medium":284,"thumbnail":290},{"ext":57,"url":273,"hash":274,"mime":60,"name":275,"path":62,"size":276,"width":64,"height":65,"sizeInBytes":277},"https:\u002F\u002Fworkingal.s3.eu-north-1.amazonaws.com\u002Flarge_ask_the_gals_vanity_and_sexism_8f911723b2.jpg","large_ask_the_gals_vanity_and_sexism_8f911723b2","large_ask the gals vanity and sexism.jpg",81.08,81077,{"ext":57,"url":279,"hash":280,"mime":60,"name":281,"path":62,"size":282,"width":72,"height":73,"sizeInBytes":283},"https:\u002F\u002Fworkingal.s3.eu-north-1.amazonaws.com\u002Fsmall_ask_the_gals_vanity_and_sexism_8f911723b2.jpg","small_ask_the_gals_vanity_and_sexism_8f911723b2","small_ask the gals vanity and sexism.jpg",28.26,28256,{"ext":57,"url":285,"hash":286,"mime":60,"name":287,"path":62,"size":288,"width":80,"height":81,"sizeInBytes":289},"https:\u002F\u002Fworkingal.s3.eu-north-1.amazonaws.com\u002Fmedium_ask_the_gals_vanity_and_sexism_8f911723b2.jpg","medium_ask_the_gals_vanity_and_sexism_8f911723b2","medium_ask the gals vanity and sexism.jpg",52.1,52100,{"ext":57,"url":291,"hash":292,"mime":60,"name":293,"path":62,"size":294,"width":88,"height":89,"sizeInBytes":295},"https:\u002F\u002Fworkingal.s3.eu-north-1.amazonaws.com\u002Fthumbnail_ask_the_gals_vanity_and_sexism_8f911723b2.jpg","thumbnail_ask_the_gals_vanity_and_sexism_8f911723b2","thumbnail_ask the gals vanity and sexism.jpg",9.4,9402,"ask_the_gals_vanity_and_sexism_8f911723b2",98.03,"https:\u002F\u002Fworkingal.s3.eu-north-1.amazonaws.com\u002Fask_the_gals_vanity_and_sexism_8f911723b2.jpg","2024-12-31T00:42:37.874Z",{"id":22,"name":23,"slug":24,"createdAt":179,"updatedAt":180,"publishedAt":181},{"id":101,"name":102,"slug":103,"instagram":104,"facebook":105,"bio":106,"createdAt":107,"updatedAt":108,"publishedAt":109,"linkedIn":62,"avatar":302},{"id":111,"name":112,"alternativeText":113,"caption":113,"width":114,"height":114,"formats":303,"hash":124,"ext":117,"mime":120,"size":125,"url":126,"previewUrl":62,"provider":94,"provider_metadata":62,"createdAt":127,"updatedAt":128},{"thumbnail":304},{"ext":117,"url":118,"hash":119,"mime":120,"name":121,"path":62,"size":122,"width":123,"height":123},"https:\u002F\u002Fmedia.workingal.com\u002Fask_the_gals_vanity_and_sexism_8f911723b2.jpg",{"id":307,"title":308,"createdAt":309,"updatedAt":310,"publishedAt":311,"content":312,"slug":313,"coffees":26,"seo_title":308,"keywords":314,"seo_desc":315,"featuredImage":316,"category":349,"author":353,"img":357},229,"5 Cocktails For Your New Year’s Eve Only","2024-12-30T19:35:00.209Z","2024-12-31T04:34:08.061Z","2024-12-30T19:53:43.461Z","### Pop the champagne and forget the same old fizz. \n\nThis New Year's Eve, ditch the predictable and embrace the unexpected with these 5 show-stopping cocktails that will have your guests buzzing. Get ready to pop the cork on a night of dazzling drinks and unforgettable moments.\n\nIf you want to give your New Year’s Eve party a festive and cool twist, instead of the classic eggnog, try something fancy and prepare to raise a glass to a new year of unforgettable moments, one dazzling cocktail at a time.\n\n### These are the must-try festive cocktails for saying goodbye to 2024 and welcoming 2025 with style.\n\n![New year's eve cocktails](https:\u002F\u002Fworkingal.s3.eu-north-1.amazonaws.com\u002FNew_year_s_eve_cocktails_f711790e7e.jpg)\n\n## 1. French 75\n-------------\n\nA sizzling cocktail from the Roaring Twenties, this electrifying blend of gin, lemon juice, sugar, and champagne will blow your mind! You can call it soixante quince, just as the French; it will leave you feeling dizzy with delight.\n\n[Get the recipe here.](https:\u002F\u002Fwww.bonappetit.com\u002Frecipe\u002Ffrench-75-3?srsltid=AfmBOoqeTH_xdwtkEt45av_LKF4DXuB9KKg5YojHHR46vviYMVCm1sbE)\n\n![New year's eve cocktails](https:\u002F\u002Fworkingal.s3.eu-north-1.amazonaws.com\u002FNew_year_s_eve_cocktails_0f92e44084.jpg)\n\n## 2. Vesper\n----------\n\nFor the rockstars of your life. A legendary cocktail born in the golden age of espionage, bursts onto the scene with a mix of gin, vodka, and Lillet Blanc. An iconic drink, shaken not stirred by the legendary 007 himself, is a dynamite blend of flavors that'll leave you wanting more.\n\n[Get the recipe here.](https:\u002F\u002Fwww.liquor.com\u002Frecipes\u002Fvesper\u002F)\n\n![New year's eve cocktails](https:\u002F\u002Fworkingal.s3.eu-north-1.amazonaws.com\u002FNew_year_s_eve_cocktails_22908c5cae.webp)\n_Image Source:_ [epicurious](https:\u002F\u002Fwww.epicurious.com\u002Frecipes\u002Ffood\u002Fviews\u002Ftuxedo-no-2-martini-cocktail-variation-absinthe)\n\n## 3. Tuxedo\n----------\n\nFormality at its best. Sharp, sleek and ready for action, gin and vermouth blended with orange, creates a smokin’ hot libation, perfect for any high-rolling occasion. \n\n[Get the recipe here](https:\u002F\u002Fwww.diffordsguide.com\u002Fcocktails\u002Frecipe\u002F2004\u002Ftuxedo-cocktail-original).\n\n![new years cocktail](https:\u002F\u002Fworkingal.s3.eu-north-1.amazonaws.com\u002Fnew_years_cocktail_89e15cdd41.jpg)\n\n## 4. Golden Dublet \n------------------\n\nFor royal palates. Sunshine in a glass, bold, bright, and guaranteed to make your New Year’s memorable.\n\n[Get the recipe here.](https:\u002F\u002Fwww.gastronomblog.com\u002Fgolden-doublet-cocktail\u002F) \n\n![new years cocktail](https:\u002F\u002Fworkingal.s3.eu-north-1.amazonaws.com\u002Fnew_years_cocktail_13121a15ee.jpg)\n\n## 5. Bee’s Knees\n---------------\n\nProhibition in a glass. This electrifying cocktail, a zingy blend of gin, lemon juice, and honey, is the bee's knees!  It's sweet, tart, and perfect for any flapper party.\n\n[Get the recipe here.](https:\u002F\u002Fcookieandkate.com\u002Fbees-knees-cocktail-recipe\u002F)","5-cocktails-for-your-new-year-s-eve-only","french 75, new year's drink ideas, new year's cocktails, cocktail ideas, alcohol ideas, drinks for new year's eve","This New Year's Eve, ditch the predictable and embrace the unexpected with these 5 show-stopping cocktails that will have your guests buzzing. 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One of those challenges is iron deficiency. Iron deficiency is a common nutritional deficiency, particularly affecting women and it occurs when the body doesn't have enough iron to produce sufficient hemoglobin, the protein in red blood cells that carries oxygen throughout the body.   \n\nWhy are women more susceptible?\n-------------------------------\n\nIron deficiency is more common among women due to several factors, the most important thereof **menstruation**. The monthly blood loss during menstruation is the primary culprit; blood contains iron, and this regular loss can significantly deplete iron stores. Women with unusually heavy periods experience more significant blood loss and are at higher risk. Another factor that contribute to iron deficiency is **pregnancy** because it increases iron demands substantially to support the growing fetus and the mother's increased blood volume. **Childbirth** can also lead to blood loss, further depleting iron reserves.   \n\n![iron deficiency in women](https:\u002F\u002Fworkingal.s3.eu-north-1.amazonaws.com\u002Firon_deficiency_in_women_047bc78ab3.jpg)\n\n### Our diet plays an important part as well. \n\nSome women may not consume enough iron-rich foods, such as red meat, leafy green vegetables, and fortified cereals or they follow a vegetarian or vegan diet that can impact **iron absorption**. A significant amount of people with [Hashimoto's thyroiditis](https:\u002F\u002Fthyroidpharmacist.com\u002Farticles\u002Fbalancing-iron-levels-can-help-your-thyroid\u002F) can show iron deficiency as well since hypothyroidism can slow down the body's metabolism, which can lead to lower red blood cell production and anemia. Other factor that contribute to iron deficiency in women are certain medical conditions like endometriosis or uterine fibroids that can cause heavy bleeding.\n\nWhat are the symptoms of iron deficiency?\n-----------------------------------------\n\nIron deficiency symptoms can generally vary depending on the severity of the deficiency and the most common symptoms can be, among others:\n\n\\- Feeling of fatigue and weakness\n\n\\- Hair loss\n\n\\- Shortness of breath\n\n\\- Pale skin   \n\n\\- Rapid heartbeat\n\n\\- Headache\n\n\\- Difficulty concentrating\n\n\\- Cold hands and feet\n\n\\- Brittle nails\n\nWhat are the potential consequences of iron deficiency?\n-------------------------------------------------------\n\nOne of the most common consequences of iron deficiency is iron deficiency anemia. Iron deficiency anemia occurs when the body doesn't have enough iron to produce **hemoglobin**. So, if the person doesn’t consume enough iron, or loses too much iron, the body can't produce enough hemoglobin, and iron deficiency anemia will eventually develop. More serious consequences of iron deficiency can include impaired **cognitive function**, heart problems such as an enlarged heart or heart failure, complications during pregnancy, and hindered growth and development, especially in children.\n\nIron Deficiency & Reproductive Health\n-------------------------------------\n\n![iron deficiency in women](https:\u002F\u002Fworkingal.s3.eu-north-1.amazonaws.com\u002Firon_deficiency_in_women_ade5c1f83b.jpg)\n\nIron deficiency is important for women’s reproductive health, since it can significantly affect it. It can significantly impact reproductive health. It can disrupt the [hormonal balance](https:\u002F\u002Fwww.workingal.com\u002Farticles\u002F6-hormonal-changes-that-affect-you-during-fall) regulating the menstrual cycle, leading to irregular periods, missed periods, or even the absence of ovulation. Furthermore, insufficient iron may impair egg quality, increasing the risk of infertility and miscarriage. During pregnancy, iron deficiency poses serious risks. It can increase the likelihood of **preterm birth** and low birth weight babies, weaken the mother's health, and hinder proper fetal growth and development, particularly brain development. Women that have **plans for pregrancy** need to make sure that they won’t face any challenges during the pregrancy, should test their iron levels to make sure that there aren’t signs of deficiency.\n\nHow can women prevent or treat iron deficiency?\n-----------------------------------------------\n\nIrond deficiency can be mainly prevented through our diet. In order to make sure that we get enough iron from our food, we need to make dietary changes and incorporate in our diet foods that contain iron. It’s important to note here that [iron comes in two forms](https:\u002F\u002Fnutritionsource.hsph.harvard.edu\u002Firon\u002F): heme and non-heme iron. **Heme iron** can be found in meat, poultry, and fish, and is more easily absorbed by the body than non-heme iron. The body absorbs up to 30% of heme iron consumed. **Non-heme iron** can be found in plant-based foods like beans, nuts, seeds, and whole grains, non-heme iron is less well absorbed by the body than heme iron. The body absorbs between 2–10% of non-heme iron consumed.\n\n_The_ [_Recommended Dietary Allowance_](https:\u002F\u002Fnutritionsource.hsph.harvard.edu\u002Firon\u002F) _(RDA) for adults 19-50 years is_ _**8 mg**_ _daily for men, 18 mg for women,_ _**27 mg**_ _for pregnancy, and_ _**9 mg**_ _for lactation. The higher amounts in women and pregnancy are due to blood loss through menstruation and because of the rapid growth of the fetus requiring extra blood circulation during pregnancy._\n\nWith regards to the foods that are iron-rich these are:\n\n![iron deficiency in women](https:\u002F\u002Fworkingal.s3.eu-north-1.amazonaws.com\u002Firon_deficiency_in_women_88a07af5d7.jpg)\n\n\\- **Heme iron:** red meat (beef, lamb, pork), poultry, and seafood\n\n\\- **Non-heme iron:** in plant-based foods such as: spinach, kale, beans, lentils, fortified cereals and grain, tofu, dark chocolate (70-85% cocoa), mushrooms, dried tomatoes.\n\nGiven that non-heme iron is less well absorbed by the body, it’s important to combine plant-based sources of iron with vitamin C since it enhances iron absorption. Also, calcium can interfere with iron absorption, which means that  they are consumed together, calcium can reduce the amount of iron that your body absorbs, so it’s recommended to avoid taking calcium supplements or consuming large amounts of calcium-rich foods at the same time as iron supplements or iron-rich meals. Spacing them out by a few hours can help.\n\nIf you suspect that you have iron deficiency or if a pregnancy is on your future plans, it’s advisable to consult with your physician and a registered dietitian that can give you guidance on how to overcome it.","iron-deficiency-and-what-does-this-mean-for-women","foods rich in iron, foods with iron, anaemia, lack of iron symptoms, iron deficiency in women, symptoms of iron deficiency, how do I know if I have iron deficiency, ","Iron deficiency is extremely important and can cause serious issues to our body, especially for women. 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