Top Foods to Build and Protect Your Bones
Your bones need more than calcium alone. A variety of nutrients helps support bone structure, formation and maintenance, and many can be found in everyday foods.
Getting this variety every day isn’t always easy
CALCIUM | The Building Block
Builds bone strength
Eat: Sardines with bones, tofu, leafy greens
VITAMIN D3 | The Calcium Partner
Supports calcium absorption
Eat: Salmon, egg yolks
MAGNESIUM | The Supporter
Supports bone structure & activates Vitamin D
Eat: Spinach, almonds, whole grains
ZINC | The Builder
Supports bone formation
Eat: Oysters, meat, pumpkin seeds, legumes
COPPER | The Connector
Helps hold bone structure together
Eat: Cashews, mushrooms, nuts and seeds
BORON | The Facilitator
Helps your body use bone minerals efficiently
Eat: Raisins, prunes, nuts and other plant foods
MANGANESE | The Maintainer
Supports healthy connective tissue
Eat: Whole grains, nuts, leafy vegetables, pineapple
