This story is from February 05, 2014

4 foods to eat for healthy bones

Take care of your bones by including these foods in your diet.
4 foods to eat for healthy bones
Take care of your bones by including these foods in your diet.
Take care of your bones by including these foods in your diet.MilkRich in calcium and vitamin D, a glass of milk is a must to maintain strong bones. In fact, experts suggest that children should drink two glasses of milk every day as they need more calcium to build their bones. Those who don’t like milk can substitute it by consuming yogurt and cheese on a daily basis. A single cup of yogurt can provide 300 mg of calcium to your body.NutsEating tree nuts like walnuts, almonds, brazil nuts etc can go a long way in strengthening your bones as they are rich sources of minerals. While walnuts contain alpha linoleic acid and omega-3 fatty acids that helps prevent easy breakage of bones, brazil nuts are a good source of magnesium.BananaA banana contains potassium and calcium that can help boost your immune system, metabolise proteins in your body and prevent loss of calcium from your body. The best time to eat a banana is after a workout as the carbs in the fruit help you re-energise.Leafy veggies Green leafy vegetables like spinach and broccoli, are great for bone health. After all, they not only provide calcium but also proteins that help with bone flexibility.
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