Healthy Lifestyle For All

Are you getting enough calcium for strong bones?

“Sticks and stones can break my bones …”

You might have uttered this popular comeback in childhood as a response to playground teasing. Another childhood mainstay – milk – contains an important ingredient that can impact your bone health so that you can experience a full, active lifestyle.

What is it? Calcium, of course. You may not know that your entire body uses calcium, not just your bones and teeth. Your body doesn’t produce calcium, so you must get it from your diet and supplements. If you don’t have enough calcium in your system to satisfy all your calcium needs, your body will start stealing calcium from your bones. This causes your bones to weaken over time, and can turn a simple fall into a serious break.

Here are some tips for making wise calcium-enriched food choices:

• Include fat-free or low-fat milk as a beverage at meals or add it to oatmeal or cereal.
• Drink cappuccinos or lattes with fat-free or skim milk.
• Use low-fat cheese in casseroles, soups, or vegetables.
• Add broccoli, kale, nuts, and salmon as a regular part of your diet.

If you are not able to take in the right amounts of calcium in your diet, the NUTRILITE^® brand can fill in the gap with NUTRILITE Cal Mag D. Cal Mag D provides 250 mg of calcium per tablet from three sources and uses 100 International Units (IU) of vitamin D to improve calcium absorption to your bones. Fall into the habit of getting the right amount of calcium daily and help to keep your bones strong.