9 Smart Foods for Healthy Bones

You’ve heard calcium and vitamin D are essential to maintaining strong bones and slowing osteoporosis. Here’s a list of bone-smart foods to include in your diet that will pack a punch in elevating your calcium and vitamin D intake:

• Hearty greens like kale and spinach have an added plus of iron
• Sardines may be off-putting for some but even a tiny portion will add to bone health
• Salmon, as little as 3 ounces, has 100% of your daily vitamin D and an added bonus of Omega-3 fatty acids
• Fresh OJ but watch your portion of sugar intake
• Yogurt; not the Greek style … it has less vitamin D than the regular
• Milk – choose low fat, fortified with vitamin D
• Eggs; don’t be afraid of the yolk which is where the vitamin D is located
• Cheese, in moderation please … two small cubes should suffice
• Fortified cereals

What are YOUR “go-to” healthy favorites? Let us know in the comment section below.

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