osteoporosis

september 17 2007

Many people think osteoporosis is a women disease.

Wrong!!

At least 30% of the men get a fracture in their life due to osteoporosis.

It's important to take enough calcium and take it in a way that is no burden to the body.

We all have grown up with the information that dairy products are calcium rich.
But not many know that also leafy greens are a calcium source.
Dandelion, turnip greens, collards, kale and Bok Choy are the best.
You can get used to them by adding them to the regular dishes in very small amounts.

Using whole grains like brown rice, millet, barley, buckwheat, quinoa and spelt is important too.

Calcium is better absorbed when used in combination with foods with lysine, which you can find in nuts, poultry, fish and legumes.

Consuming plenty of calcium (at least 1000 milligrams per day) combined with Vitamin D is one of the ways to prevent weak bones.