In a recent study in the journal Menopause, researchers have focused on the impact of consuming soft drinks on women. “The study has identified an association between consuming two soft drinks per day and an increased risk of hip fracture in postmenopausal women. Because the study authors cannot prove causation, however, they call for more research”, read the study. To investigate, the scientists took data from the Women’s Health Initiative. This is an ongoing national study that involves 161,808 postmenopausal women. For the new analysis, the researchers used data from 72,342 of these participants.
Osteoarthritis is a condition that affects women around the world. It is characterised by progressively weak and brittle bones, predominantly affecting older adults. However, lately, it also affects women who are in their late 30s or early 40s. As the bone mineral density becomes reduced, the risk of fractures increases.
Here is some food that you can include in your diet to build healthy bones naturally.
* Lots of greens – Balance your diet with a good amount of fresh green vegetables of saag as they are a good source of vitamin C, which stimulates the production of bone-forming cells. A high intake of green and yellow vegetables has been linked to increased bone mineralization during childhood and the maintenance of bone mass in young adults. It can be as simple as consumed steamed spinach or bathua or just including lots of french beans in your diet.Read More..
