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Foods For Strong Bones

Is there a diet for bone health? Well, both food and lifestyle play a role improving your bone strength. Here are some foods for strong bones....

If you don't strengthen your bones with the right diet and lifestyle, you may regret after you cross a particular age.

Weak bones may make your daily life hell. When bones lose density, they become more vulnerable to injuries.

To boost bone health, you may need certain nutrients in your diet. They are vitamin D, Calcium, magnesium, phosphorous and so on.

Milk

Milk

The reason why milk can be seen as a bone friendly food is because it has calcium, vitamin D and even protein too. A cup of it can easily give you around 250-300 mg of Calcium.

Yoghurt

Yoghurt

Even vitamin D is necessary for bone health apart from calcium. Yoghurt is a good source of this vitamin apart from sunlight.

Salmon

Salmon

Even salmon works like a bone booster. It contains omega 3 fatty acids which has its own role in helping the body absorb calcium. Also, it contains Calcium, vitamin D and is a good source of protein.

White Beans

White Beans

They contain potassium, phosphorous, magnesium, calcium, fibre and protein too. Include them in your salads to boost your bone health.

Sesame Seeds

Sesame Seeds

Eating a tablespoon of sesame seeds daily is good for your bone health. These seeds contain Vitamin D, K, phosphorous, magnesium and even calcium.

Eggs

Eggs

Even egg yolks contain Vitamin D. Enjoy an egg everyday for good bone health.

Spinach

Spinach

Even spinach contains calcium. It also has other nutrients like Vitamins A, C, magnesium, potassium, iron and fibre.

Tip

Tip

Don't forget to avoid smoking, drinking and refined sugar. Also, start working out, get some sunlight and eat healthy food to protect your bones.

Story first published: Monday, January 30, 2017, 17:28 [IST]
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