Do it for your Bones!

Did you know that Calcium in our bloodstream helps cuts to heal and muscles to move and also sends nerve impulses to our brain?  Our bodies maintain a balance of calcium between our bloodstream and our bones(where Calcium is stored).  After our twenties, those precious storages of Calcium are all we have!  To maintain our bone health and prevent our Calcium storages from being used up, we need to consume a Calcium-rich diet and do bone-strengthening activities such as running, jogging, jumping rope, etc. 

Calcium is best absorbed through foods and we need 3-4 servings a day.  Some foods high in Calcium are leafy green veggies(kale,collards,turnips), almonds, and beans. 

To ensure the absorption of Calcium you must have Vitamin D3.  It’s easy to get 30 minutes of sunlight here in Florida which enables our skin to produce 10,000-20,000IU of Vitamin D3!  For most of us the daily recommended value needed is less than 1,000IU of Vit D3. So, ditch the supplements and opt for eating a healthy diet and exercising and feel great! 

Some races to help build those bones:

9/11 Heroes Run (5k/Fun Run)                   9.7.13                    www.travismanion.org

Nease Band on the Run(5k/Fun Run)         9.7.13

Kids Fitness Zombie Chase                      10.20.13               www.999gatorcountry.com

ZOOlympics (5k/Family Run)                    11.23.13               www.prsracetiming.com

For more Local races check out www.prsracetiming.com

For sources or more information please contact Kim Usry at kbusry@gmail.com