| porosis is a disease that does not develop instantly. | | | | Fiber is important in lowering bad cholesterol, which is |
| It is not caused by a virus or bacteria and is not | | | | responsible for reducing bone-building cells in the body. |
| contagious. This bone problem is a result of years of | | | | So if you do not want to have weak bones in your |
| neglect and abuse. Although osteoporosis is often | | | | old age, you better increase your intake of fiber. |
| associated with old age, it actually starts to creep | | | | Fruits, bran and vegetables are good sources of fiber. |
| into our system even at an early age. | | | | Food To Avoid |
| A lot of people think that osteoporosis is just a | | | | 1. High Saturated Fat |
| woman's disease. Actually, bone loss is not only | | | | Saturated fat is responsible for raising the level of |
| exclusive to women. Although females are really | | | | bad cholesterol in your system. According to experts, |
| more susceptible to developing bone problems when | | | | people with high levels of bad cholesterol have lesser |
| they reach post menopause age because of | | | | number of bone-building cells, which may contribute |
| hormonal imbalances, men can also have bone density | | | | to future bone loss. Foods that are high in saturated |
| problems as they age especially if they are taking | | | | fat are red meat, junk foods, processed foods, |
| medications for prostate cancer. In fact, figures | | | | pastries, and sugar-rich foods. Although dairy |
| show that 25% of men over 50 are expected to | | | | products are rich in calcium, some are also rich in |
| experience bone fractures related to bone weakness | | | | saturated fat so you need to be careful in choosing |
| or osteoporosis. | | | | what type of dairy goods you eat. |
| The best, not to mention easiest, way to prevent | | | | 2. Salty Food |
| the development of osteoporosis or further bone | | | | Food rich in sodium is not advisable for people who |
| loss is by paying attention to everything that you put | | | | are trying to avoid bone density problems. If you eat |
| inside your mouth. You really cannot expect to make | | | | a lot of sodium-rich food, there is a big probability |
| your bones healthier and stronger if the only things | | | | that less calcium will be absorbed in your system. If |
| that you are shoving inside your mouth are junk | | | | you don't cut back on your salt-intake, the calcium |
| foods and sodas. | | | | that you get from supplements and the food that |
| List Of Food To Eat | | | | you eat will just go straight to the large intestine and |
| 1. Food Rich In Essential Fatty Acids | | | | will eventually be flushed out of your body. |
| Salmon, olive oil, avocados, tuna, cod and flaxseed | | | | Although food is an important factor in decreasing |
| are just some of the sources of essential fatty acids, | | | | your chances of having bone density woes in the |
| namely Omega 3, 6 and 9. These fatty acids are | | | | future, you also need to take supplements that will |
| important in increasing the levels of good cholesterol | | | | help provide additional calcium and vitamin D, which is |
| in your body and also helping increase cells that are | | | | essential in the absorption of calcium. Taking an |
| responsible for bone development and regeneration. | | | | equivalent of the recommended daily allowance of |
| 2. Calcium-rich Foods | | | | calcium, which is roughly 1,000 milligrams, may be |
| Most of us probably know that calcium is essential in | | | | difficult to achieve; except if you have supplements. |
| making our bones denser and stronger. Aside from | | | | It is also important to note that as you grow older, |
| milk and other dairy products, foods that are rich in | | | | your calcium and vitamin D needs increases. |
| calcium are broccoli, dark green leafy vegetables, fig, | | | | A product that can help in protecting your bones and |
| tofu and yogurt. | | | | teeth is Osteozyne. |
| 3. Fiber-packed Foods | | | | |