Love The Bones Of You

The term ‘hip replacement’ is thrown around liberally these days and, if we’re being honest, a lot of people take it for granted as they trot over their sixtieth year.

Why does it happen? Well, by the time we’re thirty our body has stopped forming bone and has gone into maintenance mode. It does do what it can to repair any damage, but we have to give it the right tools to do the job. This means we need to do some kind of weight-bearing exercise and make sure we get enough calcium and vitamin D.

As we sail through the gates of menopause and into the winds of mature woman, our risk of osteoporosis increases with the decline of oestrogen. This becomes more of a risk if we’re small-boned, have had a diet poor in good nutrition, have led a party girl past with plenty of alcohol and nicotine or we’re just bloody unlucky.

The good news is, it’s preventable! So here’s an ‘at a glance’ chart of five foods you should be eating more of that you can stick on the fridge as a reminder. 

Fish

Oily Fish like Salmon and Mackerel are full of bone healthy nutrients such as Vitamin D which help your body use and distribute calcium and Omega 3 which are needed for strong bones.

Kale

So, this cute curly powerhouse contains more calcium than milk. It's one of the best dietary sources and contains Vitamin K which is an Osteoporosis preventative.

Yoghurt

Yogurt is a proven preventative and substantially lowers the risk of Osteoporosis. It's fortified with Vit D, Calcium, B Vits, Potassium, Magnesium AND it's a probiotic. This is one you definitely want to eat daily.

Almonds

Almonds are such a good source of building blocks magnesium and phosphorus which are crucial for bone health. Eat these to lower your risk of fractures and beat Osteoporosis as well as cavaties.

Oranges

Oranges are a potent source of Vitamin C, they are great for bone health and collagen formation. Squeeze them and drink a glass everyday as a sure fire preventative against bone damage.

If you’re at risk of osteoporosis, I have a four-week meal plan and a yoga routine kicking about somewhere and it will give your body the tools it needs to start repairing any damage … or prevent it.

Let’s kick dem bones into touch … well, not literally of course.