Diet for Strong Bones
While daily activities and routines can have an impact on your musculoskeletal system, nutrition and diet also impact your orthopedic health. Here are some foods to add to your diet that help to support strong bones and muscles. Calcium You’ve probably heard this while drinking a glass of milk when you were younger — calcium helps build strong bones. However, calcium is also responsible for healthy muscle contraction, enables blood-clotting, and even keeps our heart beating. Our bodies are continually losing calcium through our nails, hair, and skin and cannot produce calcium on its own. It is essential to get proper amounts of calcium through a balanced diet. Excellent sources of calcium include: Dairy products like milk, cheese, and yogurt Leafy green vegetables like kale, spinach, and collard greens Bony fish like sardines Tofu Soybeans Nuts like almonds and walnuts Vitamin D Vitamin D helps your body absorb calcium and also supports the muscles needed to protect your bon...
