Health
10 Rich Dry Fruits You Need for Healthy Bones
According to the National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases (NIAMSD), bones support our body and allow us to move. They protect our brain, heart, and other organs from injury. Bones are living, growing tissues.
Do you want to have healthy bones?
Then here are 10 “must check” calcium rich dry fruits for healthy bones that should get you hitting the market for some shopping:
- ALMONDS
Almonds are very rich source of calcium which contains around 76mg of calcium per 28g
- FIGS
Figs provide around 55mg of calcium per 100g. They are a dietary fiber and antioxidant with richness of potassium which controls the blood pressure and digestive system.
- DATES
Dates are sweet with around 64mg of calcium per 100g. They are rich in minerals, vitamins and antioxidants.
- PRUNES
Prunes have digestive benefits and contain around 43 mg of calcium per 100g.
- SESAME
Sesame seeds are loaded with calcium and contain 989 mg per 100g.
- HAZELNUTS
Hazelnuts contain around 114 mg of calcium and are considered a rich source of vitamin E, vitamin B1 and B6
- CASHEWS
Cashews contain around 57.20mg of calcium. They are a rich source of protein, fiber and healthy fats which also contain vitamins, minerals and beneficial plant compounds.
- PISTACHIOS
Pistachios are a delicious source of nutrition and have around 100g of calcium making it an excellent choice of strong bones.
- WALNUTS
Walnuts have 98 mg of calcium per 100g and are a rich source of omega-3 fatty acids and other nutrients.
- BRAZIL NUTS
Brazil nuts are one of the best sources of selenium but they also contain about 160mg of calcium per 100 grams.
So whenever you eat these sweet dry fruits, never think you are just eating them for pleasure; they certainly have great health benefits that you can explore. Have a beautiful time as you savor the taste of each of these fruits.
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