You have probably heard more than once in your life that digesting calcium is good for bone health. Making sure that you have calcium in your diet is essential to keeping your bones strong and healthy. Even though you have heard it for most or all of your life, it is still true.

So What is Calcium?

Calcium is a mineral and it is the most important mineral when it comes to your bone health. In the body, it is found mostly in bones and in teeth. In fact, it is the most abundant mineral that is found in the body. It is recommended that adults consume three servings every day of calcium-rich foods. 

How Does Calcium Help Our Bones?

If calcium is already in our body, why do we need to continue to consume it? Essentially, it is what keeps our bones strong and the calcium that is currently in your body will not stay there forever. In fact, our bodies are always removing small amounts of calcium from our bones in the body. If we do not continue to consume calcium-rich foods, then that calcium cannot be replaced as part of the bone remodeling process. Your bones will become weaker and will be more prone to breaking if the calcium that is removed is not replaced.

What Are Some Calcium-Rich Foods?

If you are looking to add some calcium into your diet, you need to know what to eat. Milk is the most popular form of calcium but it is not the only food that you can consume in order to add it to your diet. Other options include kale, yogurt, broccoli, sardines, cheese, bok choy, watercress and more.

Contact Southeast Orthopedic Specialists

You should try out a few different things to find the right addition to your diet. If you need some help finding the right foods or would like to have your bones checked out, be sure to contact us today.