Bone Health

Bone health is critical for everybody, whether you are a young teenager or an elderly.

For good bone health, what you exclude in your diet is more important than what you include.

You want strong, healthy bones that are essential for proper blood formation and skeletal function. They will also help to prevent osteoarthritis and osteoporosis.

Bone joints contain cartilage which makes up more than ninety percent water. Dehydration (chronic) can lead to arthritis. It usually becomes a problem during winter months because of less water intake.

Calcium Protectors: (What to enjoy)

1. Alkalising food (in fresh fruits and vegetables, particularly green leafy vegetables)

2. Calcium food found in sardines, rocket, parsley and tahini (sesame seed paste)

3. Potassium food found in potatoes, banana, dates, avocado and almonds.

4. Vitamin D from 20min of daily sunlight

5. Exercise

6. Water

Calcium Depleters: (What to limit or make up less than 20% of your diet)

1. Acidic food coming from dairy food, meat, grains, sweets, breads and pastries.

2. Phosphates (in cola drink)

3. Caffeine (in coffee, flavoured milk, energy drink, chocolate, cola)

Happy eating,