18/12/2019
STRONG BONES
Bones are literally the support system of the body, so it's super important to keep them strong and healthy. Stronger bones you cannot achieve in a day, week or month, it is a way more rigorous process which has to go on for years. Along with strong muscular system, bone strength should also be maintained in certain ways. You must aim for both mental and physical strength.
Here are some tips to make stronger bones for a healthier future.
1. Boost your calcium consumption . This mineral is essential for the proper development of teeth and bones. Foods that are good sources of calcium include yogurt, cheese, milk, millet like ragi, and leafy greens.
2. vitamin D - Where there's calcium, there must be vitamin D: the two works together to help the body absorb bone-boosting calcium. Boost vitamin D with good consumption of fortified foods like cereal and orange juice, eggs (in the yolks) and tuna, or opt for a vitamin D supplement. 10 to 15 minutes of exposure to sun three times per week also helps.
3. Knowing your family history is also very important. Those with a parent or sibling who has or had osteoporosis are more likely to develop it.
4. Make exercise a priority. Weight-bearing exercises like running, walking, jumping rope, skiing and stair climbing keep bones strongest.
5. Consume less caffeine as it can interfere with the body's ability to absorb calcium. Drinking more than two cups of coffee per day accelerated bone loss in people who also didn't consume enough calcium.
6. Quit smoking as smoking can prevent the body from efficiently absorbing calcium, decreasing bone mass.