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What words won't break your bones?

01.28.2009

Submitted by tmeronek on Wed, 01/28/2009 - 1:42am.
The Bite:
Calcium, magnesium, phosphorus, and vitamin D. Eat tasty foods, such as yogurt, that contain these nutrients to keep your bones strong enough to withstand even the nastiest trash talk - no supplements (and no meat, for you vegetarians) necessary.
The Benefits: 
  • Less hurt. Deficiencies in calcium or vitamin D, for example, can cause debilitating health problems such as osteoporosis (aka holes in your bones).
  • Inviting some complimentary words. Good bone health makes it easier to have good posture - and a good-lookin' frame.
  • We're talkin' veg-friendly. There are great foods that help you get your calcium without resorting to meat or even dairy.
Personally Speaking: 
Jenifer happily traded her artificially flavored calcium "caramel" chews for full-fat, cream-at-the-top Brown Cow yogurt to fill her quota.
Wanna Try: 
  • Calcium - keeps your bones strong and dense. Get it in dairy products (especially yogurt), nuts, seaweeds, and seeds. (Try this calculator to find out how much you need.)
  • Vitamin D - helps your body absorb calcium. Get it in fortified dairy and grain products (cereal is often fortified with vitamin D), and a little sun exposure each day. (Calculator here.)
  • Magnesium - also strengthens your bones. Get it in breads and cereals, hummus, legumes, nuts, seaweeds, and spinach. (Calculator here.)
  • Phosphorous - another bone density helper. Get it in dairy products, nuts, seeds, seaweeds; many calcium-rich foods contain phosphorus. (No calculator, but the Feds recommend adults get 700 milligrams per day.)
  • Lower your sodium intake when you can - it can deplete these needed nutrients.

Cocktail Fact

We're born with 300-some bones in our bodies, but we end up with only 206 as adults due to bone fusion as we grow.

Bang For The Bite

It's easy to incorporate bone-healthy foods into your diet and ensures a longer, more active life - plus, it's harder to save the world when you're worrying about brittle femurs.

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