Foods That Can Help Fight Osteoporosis (Weak bones)

Osteoporosis is a condition, which makes the bones weak and porous and eventually,break easily.To prevent this disease it is essential to consume foods that contains...

calcium, Vitamin D and also exercise regularly.The images show how osteoporosis can make the bones become porous and fragile thereby making it susceptible to breakage. Osteoporosis can be caused by lack of the vitamins already mentioned, lack of exercise, alcohol, smoking,low body weight, rheumatoid arthritis; family history.

Here are some common foods that can help fight Osteoporosis:

• Eggs : They are high in  protein and contains both calcium and vitamin D which helps in fighting osteoporosis.

      

• Dates: This handy and tasty fruits is a sure way to increase your calcium  intake. Other than the much needed calcium, dates also contains Potassium also needed by the bones.

  

• Spinach: If you don't want your bones to suffer from osteoporosis, kindly to them are a favour by eating this nutritious vegetable regulary. It is also rich in vitamins and calcium.

      

    

• Oranges:Even though oranges are best known for their vitamin C content , it is good to know that this irresistible fruit does also contain calcium needed by the bones.

• Okra: A delicious serving of okra whether as soup, baked or steamed is a guaranteed source of much needed calcium.

• White Beans: They containing dietary fibre and also high quantity of calcium which will help reduce the risk of osteoporosis.

• Almonds: Almonds are very rich nuts. They contain lots of fibre, protein and calcium you can eat them either as almond butter or simply eating them raw.

• Sesame Seeds: This crunchy tiny seeds contains lots of calcium , do add them to your snacks, breads or desired meals.

• Green Peas: It contains Potassium which is required by the bones for calcium. Fresh peas are usually better than the canned ones.