Diet to Prevent/For Osteoporosis

Osteoporosis is a silent disease in which the bones become fragile and are more likely to break. It mainly affects women aged 55 and older.

A calcium-rich diet, adequate amounts of sunshine/vitamin D and regular weight-bearing exercises can help in the prevention of osteoporosis. Foods to avoid are those high in salt and soda. Studies have shown that diets high in salt cause calcium loss and bone weakening over a period of time. Soda/carbonated beverages on the other hand contain phosphoric acid, which is known to increase calcium excretion in the urine.

Exercise (especially the weight bearing kind) has shown to reduce the risk of osteoporosis. Choose an exercise* that suits you like yoga, walking or jogging, along with some light weight training and you can count on its benefits in the long run.

(*before starting on an exercise routine, always seek approval from your physician).

Diet For Osteoporosis

The number of osteoporotic Indian women is growing rapidly. You can take steps to prevent/arrest this lifestyle disease and maintain the best of bone health. Start now, even if you are in your teens!