All the kind of foods that you must consume for stronger bones
Last updated on - Jan 17, 2020, 16:46 ISTShare fbsharetwsharepinshare
11/37Prunes
Prunes are nothing but dried plums that are very rich in vitamin K and are also knows to prevent and reverse bone loss in women who deal with post-menopausal stage. Prunes also make for a great snack and even can be stewed and added to oatmeal or yogurt.
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12/37Sweet potatoes
This very healthy vegetable is filled with potassium that helps in neutralizing certain acids that deplete the bones. Sweet potatoes are delicious when baked and even when they're eaten plan with no added sugar or salt.
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13/37UV treated mushrooms
Mushrooms that are exposed to natural light or ultraviolet light produce huge amounts of vitamin D that works well for your bones. If you wish to include mushrooms in your diet to strengthen your bones, look out for UV-treated ones to ensure that you're buying the ones with a healthy dose of vitamin D.
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14/37Cashews
Cashew nuts also provide you with some amount of vitamin K and calcium and they're also very rich in magnesium. You can try cashew butter on a toast with jam or simply add some to your smoothies. If not this, you can always eat a few pieces of cashews everyday in order to provide your body with adequate calcium.
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15/37Canned fish
Canned food, sardines and salmon in particular are canned with small bones intact. These are great sources of calcium and vitamin D. You can try canned fish along with pasta or even in salad.
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16/37Brazil nuts
Brazil nuts give your body the protein and calcium that it needs to strengthen the bones and also is a great source of magnesium. Just a handful of these nuts can make for a healthy midday energy booster.
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17/37Tomato juice
This juice is an amazing source of vitamins A and C, magnesium and also contains a little bit of vitamin K and calcium. You can consider sticking to low-sodium tomato juice in order to keep your bones stronger for the years to come.
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18/37Salmon
Salmon and other fatty fishes contain omega-3 fatty acids as well as vitamin D which work great for strong bones. You can bake, poach or add salmon to your dips and salads to make the most use of it.
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19/37Tofu
The isoflavones present in tofu can help in fighting bone loss in postmenopausal women. This food works well for your bones as it is a good source of magnesium and often comes calcium-enriched as a bonus.
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20/37Walnuts
These very healthy nuts are an excellent source of alpha linolenic acid that helps in reducing bone loss. Walnuts are very high in magnesium and calcium and make a great snack dish or simply to add on top of salads.
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