Boosting your Bone Health

Disclaimer: I partnered with the California Prune Board for this Blog Post, however, all opinions are those of my own. And really, prunes have always been a part of my daily diet, so why not make them yours!

Let’s Talk Bone Health! November is Osteoporosis Month, but your bone health is important every day! That’s why I include exercise AND one serving of California Prunes (~5 or 40g) each day!

The importance of exercise, including strength and flexibility conditioning, as we age is well outlined in our scholarly journals. Regular physical activity is one of the best doses of medicine you can give to your body, ultimately improving blood flow to all your working organs, and your bones, which can either strengthen or deteriorate as you age, depending on what you do to and for them. And you really don’t need a gym membership to make this happen! Body weight exercises like squats and push-ups, along with some great stretching or yoga poses can have quite the impact when you include them into your daily routine.

Food as medicine is ALWAYS something to consider, too as so many whole natural foods contain a load of nutrients that our bodies are able to reap the benefits from when consumed. Recent research on eating prunes has proven their ability to improve blood stores of Vitamin K, manganese, and antioxidants, enhancing the overall calcium balance. This is critical to support bone health by helping to prevent bone loss that naturally occurs with aging in post-menopausal women. And yes, they’re still great for your digestive and heart health too by keeping your bowels regular and managing blood sugar levels!

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