Vitamins, Healthy Fats, Protein

Health coach Carol Slager notes mineral waters, especially those with magnesium and calcium, contribute to bone health.

Bone health is something we don't often think about in our younger years. The broken bones of our youth typically heal quickly and without complications.

Though calcium and vitamin D play important roles in bone health, a host of other minerals and nutrients are necessary. Our bones require varied amounts of magnesium; zinc; omega-3 fatty acids; vitamins B, C, E, K2; protein; and more. While supplementation may be necessary for some of these, the best way to begin is with diet.

Choose a wide variety of colorful vegetables and fruits. When you crave something sweet, enjoy fresh or dried fruit instead of cookies or candy. A study published in the October 2022 issue of The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, found that eating five or six prunes a day helped women past menopause preserve bone mineral density in their hips, which could translate to fewer breaks. Prunes contain vitamin K, boron, potassium and various polyphenols, all contributing to bone health. Two dried figs contain about 65 milligrams (mg) of calcium. Consider adding prunes or figs to morning oats, Greek yogurt or smoothies.

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