Calcium—Heals Broken Bones
Eating calcium-rich foods
(versus calcium pills) is a
recommended step toward
healing broken bones. The
next step is incorporating
vitamin D, which helps your
body absorb the calcium.
Swiss Chard—Bountiful in
Benefits
A relative of the beet, Swiss
chard provides an excellent
source of vitamins C, E, and
K, as well as fiber, zinc, and
calcium. A wide green leaf
with stalks that range in color
from white to red to yellow,
Swiss chard combines bitter
and salty.
Calcium sources
include dairy products (such
as yogurt and milk), green
vegetables (such as
kale), nuts,
and beans. Vitamin D
sources include eggs, dairy,
and fatty fish (such as
sardines and salmon).
This nutrition-packed
vegetable supports bone
health, fights stress-related
disease, and holds antiinflammatory properties.
Sautee it, toss it in a salad, or
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