| Many people believe that the primary cause of | | | | of its bone density. The calcium and magnesium the |
| osteoporosis is the lack of calcium in their diet. | | | | body harvests in an attempt to counteract this acidic |
| However, in the overall picture, calcium is only a small | | | | environment gets passed through your kidneys, |
| piece of the puzzle. Though calcium supplements | | | | where it can also contribute to kidney stones and |
| can certainly help, there are other dietary concerns | | | | exits your body through your urine. To prevent losing |
| that need to be examined. | | | | your bone mass to dietary causes, simply avoid |
| Actually, the primary dietary cause of osteoporosis is | | | | consuming any white flour, processed sugars, added |
| the eating foods that are highly acidic in nature, such | | | | sugars, soft drinks, sweets, candies, breads, or any |
| as refined white sugar, refined white flour, | | | | other ingredients that are made with refined |
| high-fructose corn syrup, soft drinks, cookies, | | | | carbohydrates. |
| candies, sweets, desserts, and anything containing | | | | In addition, certain superfoods, like broccoli, cabbage, |
| sweeteners. The over-consumption of these | | | | celery and other dark green leafy vegetables help |
| products causes the pH level in your blood to | | | | keep the pH balance in a healthy equilibrium. You |
| become very acidic. In an attempt to counterbalance | | | | need to get plenty of calcium and magnesium from |
| this, your body reaches out for any calcium and | | | | healthy sources such as organic, plant-based vitamins. |
| magnesium it can find, and releases those into your | | | | You also need to supplement your diet with various |
| bloodstream in an attempt to keep the pH level at a | | | | sea vegetables, which are naturally alkaline. Those |
| healthy balance. | | | | include seaweed, kelp, and many others. Sprouts are |
| Therefore, with every soft drink, candy, cake and | | | | also an awesome superfood choice. |
| goodie you indulge in, you are robbing your skeleton | | | | |