Did you know that Calcium deficiency is only a small part of the cause of osteoporosis. Though calcium supplements can certainly help, there are other dietary concerns that need to be examined.
According to an article published on WebMD, the primary dietary cause of osteoporosis is the eating foods that are highly acidic in nature, such as refined white sugar, refined white flour, high-fructose corn syrup, soft drinks, cookies, candies, sweets, desserts, and anything containing sweeteners. The over-consumption of these products causes the pH level in your blood to become very acidic.
In an attempt to counterbalance this, your body reaches out for any calcium and magnesium it can find, and releases those into your bloodstream in an attempt to keep the pH level at a healthy balance.
In plain English, think about it this way – with every carbonated drink, candy, cake and sugary snack you indulge in, you are robbing your skeleton of its bone density. The calcium and magnesium the body harvests in an attempt to counter this acidic environment gets passed through your kidneys, where it can also contribute to kidney stones and exits your body through your urine.
To prevent losing your bone mass to dietary causes, simply avoid consuming any white flour, processed sugars, added sugars, soft drinks, sweets, candies, breads, or any other ingredients that are made with refined carbohydrates.
Superfoods that help keep your pH balance healthy:
- Broccoli,
- Cabbage, Celery
- Any dark green leafy vegetables
- Sea Vegetables
- Seaweed
- Kelp
- Sprouts
Struggling with Osteoporosis? You need to get plenty of calcium and magnesium from healthy sources such as organic, plant-based vitamins. You also need to supplement your diet with various sea vegetables, which are naturally alkaline.
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