Three Dairy Products a Day Reduce Osteoporosis Risk

Around 3 million people in the UK suffer from osteoporosis, but it's easier than you think to maintain healthy bones. The Dairy Council is recommending that everyone has at least three portions of dairy products a day to increase calcium levels.

Osteoporosis is a condition in which bones become weakened and prone to breaking, and one way to prevent osteoporosis is to increase the amount of calcium in your diet.  

A calcium rich diet goes a long way to ensure that bones stay strong throughout our lifetimes.  Three portions of dairy products a day will meet the full daily requirement for calcium and improve intake of other essential nutrients such as zinc, protein, and vitamin B12.

Carole Barr from The Dairy Council says “By making sure our bodies get the bone-building nutrients they need, right through from childhood to adulthood, the risk of developing osteoporosis can be reduced. Women are most at risk with bone mass disappearing from as young as 35 but as many as one in eight boys and one in four girls aged 11 to 14 years are not getting enough calcium so it’s vital we all build strong bones for the future.”

With one portion being equivalent to a 200ml glass of milk*, you can simply add a glass of pure, filtered milk like Cravendale to your diet.  Cravendale sets itself apart from other milk because it is filtered to remove more of the bacteria that cause milk to sour. This leaves fresher tasting milk, which still contains all the vitamins and nutrients needed to keep the body healthy, and pave the way to stronger bones in later life.

While calcium is found in a wide range of foods such as green vegetables, nuts and seeds, dairy products are particularly good sources. This is due to the fact that the calcium in dairy foods such as milk, cheese and yoghurt is more easily absorbed and processed by the body than calcium from other foodstuffs.* See our A-Z guide for more information about Diet and Nutrition or consult a Dietitian or Nutritional Therapist.