Dee Posted May 21, 2003 Share Posted May 21, 2003 The potassium found in foods such as bananas could be very instrumental in maintaining a strong skeleton, according to a UK study. Potassium -- found in such foods as bananas, blueberries, and cantaloupe -- seems to both increase bone formation and slow calcium excretion, say the researchers. advertisement The study also revealed that magnesium -- found in such foods as potatoes, rice, and spinach -- is crucial for overall skeletal metabolism. Other recent studies have even suggested that magnesium deficiency may contribute to osteoporosis. So how can you get more potassium and magnesium in your diet? Simple! Incorporate more of these foods into your daily diet: Magnesium-rich foods: bananas black eyed peas blueberries chickpeas kidney beans lentils navy beans pinto beans potatoes rice spinach split peas zucchini Potassium-rich foods: artichokes bananas beets black eyed peas blueberries broccoli cantaloupe carrots cauliflower chickpeas kidney beans lentils lima beans navy beans orange juice oranges papaya pineapple pinto beans potatoes pumpkin rutabaga spinach split peas squash zucchini Quote Link to comment
logcabinmama Posted May 24, 2003 Share Posted May 24, 2003 You came through again, Reci. Quote Link to comment
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