Ways to combat brittle bones

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Haha! Sebenarnya arini nak share info yang ada kena-mengena dengan lembu.

" How to get calsium without drinking milk."

Some people don't consume enuf dairy product to get enuf calsium for some different reasons. For example, dieters for sure shun dairy hi-fat (it's me..). some people simply don't like the taste of milk (yeah, it's me again..). And yet others are lactose intolerant, which means their bodies have a hard times digesting dairy foods (ha, luckily d last one not me.. :P).

According to medical and technical advisor, it is unnecessary for the "dairy deserters" for destined to a life of brittle bones. Sebab dalam dunia ni there are many sources of dietary calcium. Let me share wif u some non-dairy AND calcium-rich options.

1. orange juice ~ this is a wonderful alternative for a people who simply don't like milk because it is fortified to the same extent.

2. Beans ~ kidney and pinto head the list and for the adventurous, tofu is calcium and protein rich.

3. Brokoli ~ yet another good reason to munch a few stalks - preferably in the raw.

4. Nuts ~ hazelnut, brazil nuts and almonds are among the best choices.

5. Fruit ~ prunes are very hi in calcium.

6. Leafy greens ~ The exeption, spinach. The calcium in spinach is not readily available to the body.

7. Sardines ~ salmon is also good source of vitamin D. *Vitamin D = facilitates the absorption of calcium.*

And for the lactose intolerant, u shouldn't have a problem wif these 2 dairy products;

8. Yogurt ~ the lactose or sugar in yogurt has already been broken down so your digestive system won't have to do it. Substitute yogurt for sour cream in recipies.

9. Hard cheese ~ the lactose breaks down during the aging process.

I would say that eventhou some of us can't enjoy dairy foods ( poor u :( )... doesn't mean that they can't get strong bones and can't stay healthy. The important thing is be responsible by giving our body all the calsium it needs. When u don't, it takes the bone-building mineral rite form the reserves in the bones WHICH LEADS TO THE BREAKDOWN OF THE BONE STRUCTURE. Guys out there, yes i know u've got an advantage.. more bones at most sites rather than females do.. but no, no, no.. u can't ignore calsium tau!! So people, lets building strong bones to prevent fractures and other complications later. Must win the war against brittle bones!! Yeaa!!

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