Bone Health

While many of us eat different foods and take supplements to keep ourselves healthy, special attention should also be paid to our bones.

Medicines and massages are definitely effective for healing, but there are enough dietary measures too that you could use for stronger bones.

Exercise that puts greater strain on bones, like running, may help in improving bone health more effectively than non-weight bearing activities like cycling.

Several studies have also associated a higher intake of vitamin C with greater bone density.

Want to improve your bone health? Try including these healthy foods that are high sources of calcium and Vitamin D.

As you get older, your bone health deteriorates; however, a balanced diet may help you avoid problems such as osteoporosis and other bone-related or muscle-and-joint disorders.

Older adults who take Vitamin D supplements along with specific dairy foods such as milk, yogurt and cheese may have higher bone mineral density in their spine, says a study.

Malaika Arora shared a list of nutritious foods that promote bone health and strengthen the joints.

Recent studies have found that a diet rich in milk and other dairy products, may reduce the risk of falls and fractures in older adults. The findings were published in The BMJ (British Medical Journal)

Ragi and bajra are loaded with anti-inflammatory properties that help prevent inflammation and soothe joint and arthritis related pains.