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Natural ways to keep bones healthy

  Bones -  it gives structure to human body. There are 206 bones in human body. Bones are made up of a framework of a protein called collagen, with a mineral called calcium phosphate that makes the framework hard and strong. Bones store calcium and release some into the bloodstream when it’s needed by other parts of the body. So always, take good care of your bones but how, don’t worry keep reading, you will get to know. Take plenty of calcium-rich foods to keep bones strong like – Milk, Yogurt, Cheese, Fortified plant-based beverages, like fortified soy beverage, Beans, tofu, nuts, fish and leafy green vegetables like spinach. The RDI (Recommended dietary Intake) for calcium is 1,000 mg per day for most people, although teens need 1,300 mg and older women needs to consume 1,200 mg. Get enough vitamin D – Milk, Fatty fish, yogurt Eggs. Potassium, vitamin K and magnesium help your body to absorb and use calcium . So get these important nutrients by eating a variety of healthy foods lik