Foods for Healthy Bones

Strong bones start with smarter choices at every meal. According to the Bone Health and Osteoporosis Foundation, much of the overall health of our bones is connected to our diet. Here are some key ingredients to building healthy bones and preventing injury and osteoporosis.

• Vitamin D, found in foods like oily fish and egg yolks, can help your body absorb calcium.
• Collard greens, dairy products and almonds are rich in calcium.
• Potassium can be found in tomatoes, prunes, raisins, potatoes, and bananas.
• Oranges, strawberries and pineapples are good sources of vitamin C.
• Vitamin K is common in dark leafy vegetables like kale, spinach and mustard greens.