Osteoporosis Diet

Keep Away Bone Loss With Diet

The Osteoporosis diet is not just for those diagnosed with the disease. If you have a family history or any of the risk factors, then you should try to do anything to lessen your chances of getting it.

When I found out I could eventually end up with Osteoporosis I decided it was time to head it off at the pass with my diet. I am not one who drinks a lot of milk, nor do I get a lot of impact exercise.

With my family history and my lack of better living, I knew I had to make changes somewhere. I decided that I would give this diet a good effort, as I needed some change.

The first thing I had to come to terms with was that I was not eating enough vegetables. Fruits and vegetables contain high amounts of calcium than milk any day. I decided to make these a staple and important part of my Osteoporosis diet. Increasing my veggies would also lower my diet’s acidity level as well. The body’s acid/alkaline balance is one of the most important aspects of calcium retention. When the body is too acidic you lose calcium through the kidneys.

One thing I learned that was critical to my calcium retention was that you must have enough vitamin D in you to absorb the calcium you go get. It is very important to get at least 20 minutes each day of full body sunlight each day or take a supplement. With out the proper amount of vitamin D you can get very ill and can get osteomalacia, or rickets.

One of the best parts about the Osteoporosis diet is that you will not starve. While being over weight is not very healthy, you will never have to worry about lack in bone density. Body weight somehow buffers bone loss. Make sure you maintain a healthy body weight and not be too skinny.

Foods that can really help maintain a proper bone density are those made from bones and leafy green vegetables. They contain the highest amounts of calcium. Soups are the best source of both of these foods. If you plan to lose weight or are underweight, be sure to get plenty of impact exercise.

I found that since I was not a heavy woman I really had to be careful more than some one with more meat on their bones. I had less storage for essential calcium needed vitamin D and Estrogen. I decided that despite my dislike for exercise, I had to go walking or jogging three times per week.

I really found that the Osteoporosis diet is not only easy it has many wonderful benefits. I was able to improve my health today and for the future. I also am eating better than I ever have, I am now finally getting the right exercise to stay healthy and maintain a proper weight.

I fully recommend this diet to anyone who has a history of bone density issues in their family or those in the high-risk group.

Review by Amanda Smithers