Bone Health Tips
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Quick calcium-boosting tip: Stir in ¼ cup milk to your favorite tomato or mushroom soup. You'll be sneaking in 80 extra milligrams of calcium.
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Raking leaves is considered moderate exercise equal to a brisk walk, helping to build upper body and core strength.
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You can burn 5 to 15 percent more calories just by wearing light ankle weights during a power walk
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Love roasting pumpkin seeds? Then you’re going to love this: Pumpkin seeds are a source of magnesium, which helps maintain strong bones!
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Healthy breakfast swap: When making oatmeal, substitute milk for water (and top with almonds) to boost calcium content by more than 300 mg.
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Food label tip: Calcium appears as a percentage on food labels. Just add a zero to that number and that's how many milligrams of calcium you're getting.
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Make a breakfast "banana split." Top your favorite yogurt with bananas and cereal—and pair up with a glass of milk. You'll be getting more than 700 mg of calcium for the day!
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One-quarter cup of sesame seeds has 350 mg of calcium—more than an entire 8-ounce cup of milk! To eat: Roast them, then crush and sprinkle over salads, or add raw sesame seeds to any side dish with vegetables or rice.