Bone+Health

=Keys to Bone Health= As a kid, mom always say to drink milk. Well, moms are right on that one. Milk plays a significant role in bone health. No one wants fragile holey bones. Everyone wants to be strong and healthy. Milk can aid in achieving the goal of healthy bones. Milk contains calcium and is fortified with Vitamin D, two essential nutrients to bones. The calcium allows bones to become calcified and hard; when bones are put under stress, their hard structure is crucial to avoid injury. Without Vitamin D calcium would be useless, thus Vitamin D’s importance. Don’t know where to find calcium? How about dairy products. Lactose intolerant? That’s all right, try dark green vegetables like broccoli or try nuts. There are many calcium-fortified products out there like orange juice and cereal. If all else fails, calcium supplements provide an option.

Not only will milk help to improve ones’ bone health but exercise or weight bearing activity will as well. That’s right, those daily torture sessions at the gym or on the field are good for something. Weight bearing physical activity causes the bones to defy gravity and results in strength and good health. Adults and children alike should partake in some physical activity most days of the week, if not daily. Weight bearing physical activity includes walking, jogging, playing soccer, basketball, lacrosse, dancing, and weight lifting. Just about any activity will help. So get out there and get moving!