What are the natural remedies to prevent Osteoporosis?

Osteoporosis is a disease which occurs due to low bone density. There can be various reasons for which you may suffer from Osteoporosis. The bone density mostly started getting lower after the age of 30 or 40 but you can prevent yourself from Osteoporosis with the consumption of healthy food. Here we have listed some of the important and healthy food that will help in preventing Osteoporosis. 

What are the natural remedies to prevent Osteoporosis?

· Eggs, enriched with vitamins

Eggs are an ideal food to prevent osteoporosis. Eggs contains good amount of vitamin D, E, K, B6 & A, calcium, phosphorous, folate & selenium. Eggs are also good source of protein which protects our bones from osteoporosis. Vitamin D present in eggs helps to control genes involved in making estrogen. Phosphorous content of eggs make our bones healthy & strong. 

· Fruits & vegetables

There are various fruits (such as apples, cherries, oranges, strawberries etc.) & vegetables (such as beets, red potatoes, red peppers etc.) that help in preventing osteoporotic symptoms. The nutrients present in these fruits & vegetables make our bones strong & healthy and also lower the rate of fractures. Vitamin C works as antioxidants and prevent against free radical damages. 

· Fish, rich source of calcium

Fish is a great source of calcium, hence is a perfect food for osteoporosis. Everyone knows that calcium is a vital component needed for healthy bones. The calcium enriched fishes are Sardines & Canned Salmon. The tiny bones present in these fishes are the main source of calcium. Other vegetarian sources of calcium include sesame seeds, kale, white beans, oranges, almonds, blackstrap molasses etc.

· Almonds, to get healthy bones

Almond is a healthy diet that is enriched with manganese, vitamin E, copper, riboflavin and biotin etc. Almonds keep the bones strong and also improve the density of bones. You should include almonds in your diet to prevent osteoporosis. Along with osteoporosis, almonds also minimize cholesterol level, provide healthy fats, reduce the chances of heart attack & protect artery walls from breakdowns. 

· Cabbage, to get strong bones

You should include cabbage in your diet to make your bones healthy & strong. Cabbage is a good source of fiber, vitamin D, folate & vitamin B6 and many other minerals such as magnesium, calcium, phosphorous. There are different types of cabbage available such as cannonball cabbage, choy sum, January king cabbage, Portugal cabbage, savoy cabbage, winningstadt cabbage, bok choy, early jersy wakefield cabbage and walking stick cabbage. 

· Yogurt, good source of nutrients

Yogurt has been noted to reduce the issues involved with osteoporosis. Yogurt is derived from milk, hence it is a rich source of protein & other essential nutrients such as vitamin B2, potassium, magnesium, calcium, vitamin D & vitamin B12 etc. At the stage of menopause, the reduced level of estrogen may cause bone loss, hence to keep the bones healthy our body primarily needs vitamin D & calcium. 

· Banana, good source of calcium & other essential nutrients

Banana is another healthy food to prevent osteoporosis. Banana is a rich source of vitamin A, C & E, carbohydrates, zinc, natural oils, potassium & iron. Consumption of banana on regular basis helps our body to absorb calcium and other essential nutrients that keeps the bones healthy. Banana not only makes our bones healthy & strong but also prevents from cancer, lower depressions, diabetes etc. 

· Milk, rich source of important nutrients

Regular consumption of milk minimizes the risk of osteoporosis. Milk & dairy products are the primary source of calcium along with magnesium, carbohydrate, phosphorous, protein, potassium, folate, selenium, fat, sodium, iron, zinc, vitamin A, B, C, D & E etc. Milk makes our bone healthy & strong. Milk also prevents our body from muscle pain, hypertension, chronic fatigue etc. It also helps in preventing premature aging, increases the glow on face, remove stains from face, heal wounds, soften our skin etc. 

· Beans, good source of important nutrients

Beans are one of the best diets for osteoporosis. Beans are enriched with vitamin D, fiber, calcium, antioxidants and many other important nutrients. Bones helps in repairing & maintaining the bones. The nutrients present in beans also helps in DNA synthesis, formation of leukocytes & erythrocytes, development of RBCs, amino acid metabolism etc.