Fruit Builds Strong Bones
A study in the June, 2006 issue of the American Journal of Clinical
Nutrition shows a strong link between servings of fruits and nuts eaten
each day and bone mineral density. Vegetables had a smaller influence.
When fruits and vegetables are both a large part of the diet, along
with some healthy natural fats, bones grow strong.
Quoting from the study: "Evidence is increasing for positive effects of fruit and vegetable intakes on bone health."
Vegetables alone did not appear to have an effect on bone density, but
seemed to have a synergistic effect when combined with fruits and nuts.
In other words, fruits and vegetables combined had an even greater
effect on bone mineral density than fruit. The fruit category included
nuts in small quantities.
"The results of this study show that higher fruit and vegetable intakes
may have positive effects on bone mineral status in adolescents and
older women, especially at the spine (girls and older women) and
femoral neck (boys)."
American Journal of Clinical Nutrition June 2006, Vol. 83, No. 6, 1420-1428
American Journal of Clinical Nutrition June 2006, Vol. 83, No. 6, 1254-1255
Fruits, vegetables and natural fats cost much less than prescription
drugs and have no side effects other than the long-term effect of
increased energy and sense of well-being.
If you'd like to prevent cancer, heart disease, diabetes and a host of other ills, consider increasing these foods. With a little preparation, eating natural foods make me feel like I'm in paradise!
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