Protecting bone health and preventing osteoporosis is a major life event, and calcium supplementation has become a frequent topic of our daily conversations. Eating more calcium-rich foods is an important way to protect bone health, and another way is to eat less or avoid foods that "damage" bones. Fan Zhihong, an associate professor in the Department of Nutrition and Food Safety at the College of Food Science and Nutritional Engineering at China Agricultural University, listed the most "bone-damaging" foods on her WeChat official account. Come and see if you're on the list?
1. Various sweets and sugary drinks, especially cola drinks
It has been proven by many surveys and studies that a lifelong love of these foods not only damages teeth but also reduces bone density.
2. High-sodium foods
Such as salt and savory seasonings, baking soda, etc. Excessive use can increase the excretion of calcium in urine.
3. Excessive drinking
Drinking too much can reduce the absorption and utilization of calcium.
4. High-protein, low-carbohydrate diets
Long-term high-protein, low-carbohydrate diets, without being accompanied by a large amount of vegetables, can increase ketones in the blood, leading to increased bone calcium loss and, in the long run, promoting osteoporosis.
5. Dieting
Some women diet for weight loss, eating nothing at all. This not only fails to provide enough nutrients for the bones but also reduces the body's digestive and absorption capabilities, which is extremely harmful to bone health in the long run.