In a recent study published in the British Journal of Sports Medicine, it was found that ball games and circuit strength training could lead to stronger bones, increased strength and improved balance in school children. The Danish study was conducted to examine the bone and muscle health in 295 school children from Frederikssund and Copenhagen over a whole school year.
According to the researchers, a comparison was made on the effects on children who took the normal school physical education (PE) classes with children who had intense exercise on the timetable for two hours a week. As per the findings of the study, the children's bone density increased by a whole 45 per cent compared to the control group.
The study also showed that bone density in the ball-game group rose by seven per cent in the legs and by three per cent in the body as a whole, giving a real boost to bone health. To have healthy bones and muscles, it is very essential to have a diet rich in various nutrients. Here is a list of 5 foods that may help you get stronger bones and muscles.
YogurtYogurt is an excellent source of vitamin D and calcium which can improve the overall bone health to a considerable extent.
MilkWhen it comes to calcium-rich foods, milk top the charts. You can easily get your daily dose of calcium by having an eight-ounce glass of fat-free milk.
SpinachThis green leafy vegetable is a powerhouse of essential nutrients. Consuming one cup of cooked spinach daily could give you 25 percent of the daily recommended dose of calcium.
SalmonApart from being delicious, salmon is quite healthy too as it is naturally high in both calcium and vitamin D. You can enjoy it in the form of a salad as well.
AlmondsAlmonds are extremely rich in protein and quite low in carbohydrates. Having a just small handful of almonds daily can make a lot of difference.
With Inputs From PTI