Have Milk And Yogurt for Healthy Hip Bones

Consuming milk and yogurt can give you healthier hip bones than cream, according to a new study. The researchers have found that dairy intake- specifically milk and yogurt - is associated with higher bone mineral density (BMD) in the hip.

Dairy foods have several important nutrients that are beneficial for bone health, cream and its products such as ice-cream, on the other hand, is associated with lower BMD as they have lower levels of these nutrients and have higher levels of fat and sugar. About three servings of milk and yogurt in take per day provide better bone density.

Choosing low-fat milk or yogurt over cream can increase intake of protein, calcium and vitamin D while limiting intake of saturated fats.

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Hindustan Times- Wellness,

10/02/2013