In this article I want to spend a few minutes discussing how to build strong bones in a more natural way.
This can become more and more important to people as they grow older in order to protect themselves from osteoporosis.
If you happen to be the kind of person that's worried about preventing osteoporosis, (and really let's face it - who isn't?!) then chances are you may be drinking a whole bunch of servings of milk products every single day.
That has been the conventional wisdom for as long as most people can remember.
Unfortunately there is a problem with that strategy.
If you concentrate only on dairy products, it may not be the best way to build up strong bones.
Because if you really think about it, the United States is one of the largest consumers of dairy products yet at the same time they have the highest rates of osteoporosis.
There are a wide number of reasons why this is the case but mostly it comes down to the fact that calcium is not the only thing you need, it's not the only nutrients you need for strong bones.
So what exactly should you be doing to strengthen your bones? Well a good place to start is by consuming a diet that is heavy in vegetables as well as vegetables and some more vegetables.
Did I mention vegetables? Calcium retention is important.
Consuming high calcium content foods is not enough you have to retain it and for that you need a diet strong in vegetables.
Ideally you should eat at least two vegetables with every meal.
Some people suggest that the vegetables should be raw while others say that cooked vegetables are just fine.
I tend to believe that the more raw a vegetable is or less cooked the better but I realize this is awfully hard to swallow, literally, for many people.
I try to steam my vegetables and I find that this is a happy medium.
Most vegetables are good in this regard but if at all possible try and stock up on ones that are high in calcium and these types of vegetables include kale, collards, mustard greens, arugula, bok choy, parsley, broccoli, cabbage, carrots, and butternut squash.
Some studies have shown that organically grown vegetables will sometimes be higher in mineral content though I'm not entirely sure I agree with that - it is something to keep in mind.
Another tip is to limit your protein intake and I often suggest limiting protein to two or three servings a day if at all possible.
We live in a meat world so this is often harder than it seems.
So now you know the natural way to build strong bones by retaining your calcium through a diet high in vegetables and vegetables and then some more vegetables!
This can become more and more important to people as they grow older in order to protect themselves from osteoporosis.
If you happen to be the kind of person that's worried about preventing osteoporosis, (and really let's face it - who isn't?!) then chances are you may be drinking a whole bunch of servings of milk products every single day.
That has been the conventional wisdom for as long as most people can remember.
Unfortunately there is a problem with that strategy.
If you concentrate only on dairy products, it may not be the best way to build up strong bones.
Because if you really think about it, the United States is one of the largest consumers of dairy products yet at the same time they have the highest rates of osteoporosis.
There are a wide number of reasons why this is the case but mostly it comes down to the fact that calcium is not the only thing you need, it's not the only nutrients you need for strong bones.
So what exactly should you be doing to strengthen your bones? Well a good place to start is by consuming a diet that is heavy in vegetables as well as vegetables and some more vegetables.
Did I mention vegetables? Calcium retention is important.
Consuming high calcium content foods is not enough you have to retain it and for that you need a diet strong in vegetables.
Ideally you should eat at least two vegetables with every meal.
Some people suggest that the vegetables should be raw while others say that cooked vegetables are just fine.
I tend to believe that the more raw a vegetable is or less cooked the better but I realize this is awfully hard to swallow, literally, for many people.
I try to steam my vegetables and I find that this is a happy medium.
Most vegetables are good in this regard but if at all possible try and stock up on ones that are high in calcium and these types of vegetables include kale, collards, mustard greens, arugula, bok choy, parsley, broccoli, cabbage, carrots, and butternut squash.
Some studies have shown that organically grown vegetables will sometimes be higher in mineral content though I'm not entirely sure I agree with that - it is something to keep in mind.
Another tip is to limit your protein intake and I often suggest limiting protein to two or three servings a day if at all possible.
We live in a meat world so this is often harder than it seems.
So now you know the natural way to build strong bones by retaining your calcium through a diet high in vegetables and vegetables and then some more vegetables!