Nutrition Month - How antioxidant-rich is your diet?

To help keep bone mass high - and to help lessen the risk of fractures and bone loss, keep this nutritional information in mind:

• Soy foods - some studies suggest that the phytoestrogen compounds in soy may help protect bones and prevent bone loss - try to eat several servings of whole soy-based foods each day.
• Salt - keep this to a minimum, as sodium can increase the amount of calcium lost through urine.
• Eat moderate amounts of protein - too much can lead to an increase in urinary calcium losses.
• Drink tea instead of coffee. Regular consumption of coffee has been associated with lower bone mass in women. Tea has less caffeine (which can interfere with calcium absorption) and offers flavonoids and fluoride which may enhance bone strength.

Source: DrWeil.com

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