The easiest way to improve on osteoporosis symptoms is to boost bone health. And while there are medicines and supplements to do that, you can also resort to the natural methods for safe and effective management. And with that in mind, today we have brought you a discussion on common kitchen ingredients that most of you have in the house that could bring about positive changes in your condition!
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So, without much ado, let’s take a look at what these 100% safe and easily usable remedies are!
Osteoporosis remedies from your kitchen!
Here is a compilation of various things that you can use more of in your food:
- Peanut butter
According to recent studies, magnesium was very effective in keeping osteoporosis controlled. And 2 tbsp. of peanut butter contains about 50 grams of magnesium!
- Figs
Figs are a rich source of calcium, an essential mineral for bone health.
- Vinegar
Vinegar helps to draw out the calcium from whatever it is added to. In this way your body is better able to absorb the available calcium. So add a splash of vinegar to your salads as well as your soups!
- Orange Juice
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Orange juice is a rich source of Vitamin C – this is essential for the body’s bone building processes. To make the orange even better at preventing osteoporosis, pick the calcium fortified version.
- Pineapple Juice
Manganese is another mineral that your body needs to function properly and rebuild bones. And pineapple juice (a cup a day) is a good source of this.
- Leafy Greens
All leafy greens are rich in calcium, and therefore load up on these. Particularly good choices are spinach, kale, collard greens and Romaine lettuce.
- Broccoli
In women who have already gone through menopause there is usually a Vitamin K deficiency, and this is another contributor to osteoporosis. But broccolis are a good source of these. So have some broccoli everyday!
- Margarine
They say that you get Vitamin D from sun exposure – but the fact is that you also get a good dose of the vitamin from low fat margarine! So spread over a good teaspoon full on your morning toast and enjoy!
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- Banana
As you know bananas are a rich source of potassium. And many studies have shown that women on potassium rich diets have lower instances of osteoporosis! According to researchers, this is because potassium balances out the blood production. And when there is enough blood being produced, your body doesn’t start to pull out calcium from the bones to make up for inadequate production.
- Apples
Apples contain traces of the mineral boron. And it is an important element for the human body. It helps your body to hold on to the calcium. And apples provide a healthy and adequate source of it.
- Milk
No points for guessing that milk makes this list because of its very high calcium content! Your body needs about 1000-1200 mg of calcium a day. And a single cup of milk takes care of 300 mg. So, milk is a must on your diet if you are trying to fight osteoporosis.
- Tofu
Low estrogen has been linked to osteoporosis. And recent studies have shown that soy contains certain proteins that act like estrogen in the body. These compounds, also known as phytoestrogens, can help to reverse the early signs of osteoporosis in middle aged women.
- Sardines
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Sardines are a rich source of calcium, and so you can have more of these!
- Salmon
Salmon too is rich in calcium, and it is also a good source of Vitamin D – so it is a win-win situation anyway you look at it!
- Yogurt
In case you are lactose intolerant and aren’t okay with having milk, you can make up for that with yogurt. You still get the calcium, but without any of the offending lactose!
And with that we come to the end of this list of home remedies for osteoporosis. This list is in no way exhaustive, but between these, you can take care of most deficiencies that can affect the progress of osteoporosis. So, try these remedies, and keep osteoporosis at bay!