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Best And Worst Foods For Bone Health
The foods that you eat everyday play a big role in sapping bone strength. While some offer you the essential nutrients needed to build strong bones, some actually block the bones ability to regrow or inhibit your body from absorbing calcium and reduce bone mineral density.

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Along with salmon, green vegetables and dairy products, eggs are also among the best foods for your bone health. They contain approximately 6 percent of your daily requirement for vitamin D. They have high amounts of protein as well.

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5. Fortified cereals

Fortified cereals do not naturally contain calcium but have been enhanced with varying amounts of the essential mineral. These products deliver up to 1,000 milligrams of calcium per cup. They can also contain up to 25 percent of your daily vitamin D requirements. If you dont have time to cook salmon or get out in the sun, cereals can be a tasty way to get your vitamin D. You can enjoy cereals with milk and fruits each morning for healthier bones.

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1. Salt

The more salty foods you eat, the more bone-strengthening calcium you shed in urine and sweat. For every 2,300 milligrams of sodium you take in, you lose about 40 milligrams of calcium. That is because salt leaches calcium from the bones through its high sodium contents. So you can control the saltiness by avoiding foods high in salt such as chips, http://pizza.ezinemark.com/top-10-pizzas-in-america-773a89ff765c.html

Like salt, caffeine steals calcium from your bones. For every 100 milligrams of caffeine, you lose 6 milligrams of calcium. Especially when combined with sugar, caffeine has particularly detrimental effects on the bone health. So you need to limit coffee intake to only one cup a day, then switch to other beverages that are healthy for bones such as milk and fortified juices. You should also avoid sugary foods that contain caffeine, such as chocolate.

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3. Alcohol

Alcohol acts as a calcium-blocker, which prevents the bone-building minerals from being absorbed. Too much alcohol can lead to weaken bones and contribute to bone loss. That is because heavy drink prevents osteoblasts from doing their job. So you should protect your bones by drinking in moderation, with one drink a day for women and up to two a day for men.

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4. Fast foods

Fast foods have high levels of fat, sodium and sugar that can contribute to bone loss. Whats more, cola drinks that usually go along with fast-food meals may cause further problems. That is because colas contain phosphoric acid, a food additive that may weaken the intestines and the absorption of calcium. So it will be better if you skip colas and just drink water, milk and fresh fruit juices.

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5. Protein-rich foods

Apart from fast foods, foods that are rich in protein are not good for your bone health. While the right amount of protein is beneficial for building healthy and strong bones, you can get too much of a good thing. Too much protein can change the pH balance of your body, which can lead to bone loss.

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