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9 superfoods for fighting osteoporosis

Written by Debjani Arora | Published : October 20, 2015 6:38 PM IST

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Food For Osteoporosis

Sedentary life, bad eating habits and lack of exercise can lead to osteoporosis. However, if your bones have already started to deteriorate, your food habits can help reverse the problem and strengthen your bones to some extent.

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Milk

Milk: A study published in Journal of Dietary Science states that milk is an excellent source of calcium and is essential for bone development in young children and young adults. Regular intake of milk improves bone mass density and limits bone loss with advancing age. Also Read - Rare Case Of 54-Year-Old With 2 Different Types of Breast Tumours

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Fortified Cereals

Not all, but some fortified cereals that have vitamin D and calcium can help to a certain extent. However, check the label so that you don't end up eating the ones that are loaded with hidden sugars.

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Spinach

Spinach: Green leafy vegetables can help improve bone health, and spinach is the best pick. Apart from being rich in calcium and magnesium it is also a good source of vitamin K, folate and vitamin B6. Vitamin K helps in improving bone mineral density and reduce chances of fracture.  Also Read - Sophie Choudry's Birthday: VJ For MTV India Shares Herbal Tea Benefits

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Broccoli

Broccoli: It is high in magnesium, calcium, vitamin K, folate and vitamin B6. It's also high in vitamin C, which significantly improves calcium absorption.

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Fish

Fish: The polyunsaturated fatty acid and omega -3 fatty acid present in fish has some effects on your bone health too. Some fishes, like salmon, also have dietary vitamin D that helps in calcium absorption too.

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Prunes

Prunes: They contain a fiber called inulin, which helps in calcium absorption and bone strengthening. They also help in reversing symptoms of arthritis to some extent.