Total Bone Health
Diet and lifestyle make a big difference!
Following are dietary and lifestyle guidelines from Build Bone Health by Freedolph Anderson, M.D.
- Eat plenty of fresh green, leafy vegetables and colored foods, such as tomatoes and peppers. These foods are great sources of bone-building nutrients like calcium and vitamin K.
- Eat other foods high in calcium and magnesium such as kale, seeds and nuts, broccoli, brown rice, avocado, and beans.
- Reduce intake of animal fats and concentrate on "good" fats found in fresh, cold-water fish, olive, canola, evening primrose, and flax oils.
- Reduce sodium, caffeine, alcohol, and carbonated drinks because they all leach calcium from the bones.
- Don't smoke! Smoking has been shown to increase the risk of developing osteoporosis.
- Eat a moderate amount of protein. Too much or too little protein can lead to poor bone health.
- Exercise frequently and consistently, with a special focus on weight-bearing exercises like walking.
- Eat organic whenever possible and eat whole grains instead of refined flour.
About the Author
Karolyn A. Gazella is the president and founder of IMPAKT Communications,
Inc., publishers of Natural Medicine Review™, International Journal
of Integrative Medicine™, and Health Security® newsletter.
She is the author of Help Yourself: The Beginner's Guide to Natural
Medicine and Buyer Be Wise! The Consumer's Guide to Buying Quality
Nutritional Supplements. She is co-author of Activate Your Immune
System: Natural Substance Provides Ultimate Support. She has also written
hundreds of articles and several informational booklets on various health
topics.
