Which food is best for your bones

Vitamin C, which your body requires to produce collagen in the bone matrix, may be found naturally in cranberries.

Cranberries

Milk naturally provides more minerals that are good for bone health, such as vitamin D, magnesium, and calcium, which is the bone-building sweetheart in a glass of milk.

Milk 

Your bone health may also be supported by slathering an avocado on your toast, salad, or eggs.  The fruit has a wide range of minerals, but one in particular—boron—is essential for maintaining bone health.

Avocado 

Ask for more sauce the next time you buy pizza. An antioxidant included in naturally red and pink foods, like tomatoes, watermelon, and guava, may lessen bone loss.

Tomatoes

Prunes, often known as dried plums, are renowned for improving digestive health but they can also strengthen the skeleton. Prunes have organic phenolic compounds that could be beneficial for bone health.

Prunes

The vitamin D content of all mushrooms varies. Mushrooms naturally make vitamin D after being exposed to sunshine or a sunlamp, much like people do.

Shiitake Mushroom

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