Still, most people don’t get enough dietary calcium, so try adding a serving or two of daily milk or yogurt to your diet. Other dairy products include sour cream, cream cheese, or regular cheese.
Choose low- or non-fat milk and dairy products whenever possible to avoid extra calories and saturated fat. Or choose calcium-fortified soy, almond, or rice milk.
Some people believe milk will rob calcium from your bones because it causes an acidic state in the body, but this isn’t true.
You probably don’t need to increase your protein intake, since most people get a sufficient amount from their diet, but eating more protein won’t hurt your bones. However, many people with existing osteoporosis and osteopenia do not get enough protein from their diet. This is one reason why low albumin is frequently seen in patients with osteoporosis.
