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Got Calcium?

Want strong, healthy bones?

get more magnesium, boron, and Vitamin K. Pumpkin, nuts and seeds, green veggies, herbs such as sage and coriander, and cocoa all contain lots of these things.
Avoid foods that block absorption of minerals. Phytates are a key blocker of mineral absorption. The foods that contain lots of phytates? Whole grains......Get your fibre from veggies and fruit instead.
Get some sunlight. Yes we have to be aware of skin cancer, but a moderate dose of sunlight is really important for generating Vitamin D, and Vit D has been shown to be more important for strong bones than calcium.
Cut down on sugar. Sugar interferes with our calcium balance and can reduce our bone density.
And bonus tip! Strength training. Our bones respond to external loading the same way our muscles do. Lift weights, get stronger bones.

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Now, it's easy to just say "Oh, well that's America, we all know that those guys are pretty extreme. We don't have the same problems here...." But it's a fact that the USA leads the way in many things and we follow along quite happily. Consumption of poor quality food is no different, but it's a crying shame in a country that promotes a clean, green, natural image. Not every thing in this infographic is bang on, it has the usual phobic statements about fat and saturated fat, but it's still an interesting read. Take from it what you wish...

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