My daughter-in-law developed osteoporosis at a young age so I dug into my grandma’s remedy for weak bones. Some wonder foods work well, says ROSHANI DEVI
You must be already be aware that strong bones need calcium, vitamins, phosphorus, fibre, beta-carotene, proteins, magnesium and minerals. You could start with:
Be the sunshine person: Nothing works as well as bright sunshine warming up your skin for just 10 minutes in the morning. Your falling Vitamin D levels are taken care of. Just be out in the sun between 9-10 am with bare hands and legs.
Ragi: Two teaspoons full of ragi atta soaked overnight is a wonder drug for low Vitamin D levels. Just have it with some honey and there will be an instant booster impact on you.
Milk & milk products: If not contaminated, this is the healthiest and easiest way to get some calcium into your bones. Milk is known to be powered by of calcium, potassium, riboflavin, phosphorus, magnesium and Vitamins A, D, and B12. So just take it in any form, whole, skimmed or low fat. Curd for lactose intolerant is good enough too. Tofu is helpful, more than paneer.
Go for the seeds: Sesame seeds are full of nutrients like calcium, phosphorus, magnesium, and Vitamin K and D. Consume at least 1/4th cup, either roasted or dried daily for study bones. You could make chutney, have it in dahi or sprinkle it on salads for best results.