Best foods for bone health and calcium?

These foods support general BONE HEALTH

  1. Leafy Greens – Kale, collard greens, spinach and Asian greensare rich in calcium, vit K and magnesium, essential for bone health

  2. Bone Broth – Contains collagen, gelatin and minerals like calcium and phosphorus that support bone structure and density

  3. Fatty Fish – Salmon, Sardines, and Mackerel are high in vitamin D and omega-3 fatty acids to support calcium absorption and bone strength

  4. Eggs Yolks – Are rich in vitamin D, which supports calcium absorption

  5. Sea Vegetables - Are high in calcium, magnesium, iodine and vit K2, which support bone strength. A healthy thyroid relies on iodine to regulate hormones that influence bone growth and maintenance

  6. Fruits – Oranges, berries and figs provide vitamin C, essential for collagen formation in bones

  7. Fermented raw dairy – If tolerated, raw cheese from grass-fed cows or goats is great for bone building and is cardio-protective

CALCIUM-RICH food

  1. Raw fermented dairy – If tolerated, this is an excellent sources of bioavailable calcium

  2. Leafy Greens – Collard greens, broccoli, Asian greens, kale etc are high in calcium. Spinach less so due to oxalates

  3. Fish with bone – Sardines and canned salmon

  4. Tofu – A good plant-based calcium source

  5. Legumes – White beans and chickpeas offer a plant-based calcium source

  6. Sesame Seeds – Are high in calcium

Don't forget, we need a healthy gut to breakdown and absorb all nutrients, and healthy (not inflamed) cells to absorb them

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