Osteoporosis Diet Foods
Foods
to Avoid to Reduce the Risk/Development of Osteoporosis
High Fat
Foods
Particularly high in saturated fat like red meat, meat products like sausage,
salami, hot dogs, hamburgers, smoked meats and full-fat dairy products.
High Sodium
Foods
All foods high in sodium (salt), like processed frozen entrees and processed
cold cuts, foods canned in salted water, salted nuts, ketchups, package
sauce mixes, processed cheese, margarine, butter and salted snacks like
nuts. Use a range of fresh herbs for flavor in place of sodium.
Refined
Carbs and Sugar
Many refined carb foods are also high in fat and sugar, like cakes, cookies,
pastries, muffins, donuts, Danish, ice-cream, candy, soft drinks.
Limit
Alcohol
Moderate amounts of alcohol are not believed to increase the risk of osteopororis,
but, heavy alcohol consumption reduces the absorption of calcium from
foods. Drink calcium-fortfied fruit juice, calcium-fortfied soy milk,
and fat-free milk.
Limit
Caffeine
Found in coffee, tea, chocolate, cocoa and cola drinks. Caffeine increases
calcium excretion in the urine. Drink more calcium-fortfied fruit juice,
calcium-fortfied soy milk, and fat-free milk.
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