Avoid these calcium-leeching foods

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COURTESY TNN

To maintain bone health it is not just important to take care of your calcium intake, but also ensure that you do not eat food that leeches out calcium from your bones. Here is a list of foods that you must avoid.

High-fructose corn syrup, soft drinks and foods that are acidic in nature are the biggest threat to your bones. They alter the pH of the blood making it more acidic.

In an attempt to counterbalance the acidic pH; your body withdraws calcium and magnesium from the bones. With every sip of these soft drinks and acidic foods, you are robbing your body frame of its bone density and making it more prone to osteoporosis.

High-protein diet – Too much protein in the diet draws calcium from the bones.

Alcohol – Alcohol interferes with the calcium absorption. So limit alcohol intake.

Excess salt – Eating excess salt can lead to calcium loss and bone breakdown. Avoid processed foods as they are high in salt.

Caffeine – drinking too much coffee can cause calcium loss and lead to weak bones. This can be really bad for those who are already low on calcium and have a history of osteoporosis.

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