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BONE HEALTH TIPS

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Add ¼ cup milk to your favorite soup to boost calcium!

Quick calcium-boosting tip: Stir in ¼ cup milk to your favorite tomato or mushroom soup. You'll be sneaking in 80 extra milligrams of calcium.

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WORK YOUR UPPER BODY WITH YARD WORK!

Raking leaves is considered moderate exercise equal to a brisk walk, helping to build upper body and core strength.

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ACTIVATE YOUR MUSCLES WITH ANKLE WEIGHTS DURING A POWER WALK!

You can burn 5 to 15 percent more calories just by wearing light ankle weights during a power walk

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PUMPKIN SEEDS CAN HELP SUPPORT BONE HEALTH!

Love roasting pumpkin seeds? Then you’re going to love this: Pumpkin seeds are a source of magnesium, which helps maintain strong bones!

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USE MILK AND ADD ALMONDS TO OATMEAL FOR A BOOST OF CALCIUM!

Healthy breakfast swap: When making oatmeal, substitute milk for water (and top with almonds) to boost calcium content by more than 300 mg.

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CONVERT PERCENTAGE OF CALCIUM TO MILLIGRAMS BY ADDING A ZERO!

Food label tip: Calcium appears as a percentage on food labels. Just add a zero to that number and that's how many milligrams of calcium you're getting.

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MAKE A BREAKFAST BANANA SPLIT TO GET MORE CALCIUM!

Make a breakfast "banana split." Top your favorite yogurt with bananas and cereal—and pair up with a glass of milk. You'll be getting more than 700 mg of calcium for the day!

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SESAME SEEDS ARE A GOOD SOURCE OF CALCIUM!

One-quarter cup of sesame seeds has 350 mg of calcium—more than an entire 8-ounce cup of milk! To eat: Roast them, then crush and sprinkle over salads, or add raw sesame seeds to any side dish with vegetables or rice.

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