Bone Health Healthy Diet & Nutrition VitaminsTop Surprising Nutrients for Bone Health By Katherine Grames Healthy bones require a total of 19 vitamins and minerals for optimum health.And many foods contain more than one top bone health nutrient. Whole foods that are unprocessed and organic are best, since pesticides inhibit the growth of nutrients within a plant. It’s also recommended that we regularly alter our menu choices to derive bone health nutrients from a wide variety of foods.Following are the seven top nutrients for bone health and the foods that are highest in each. TOP BONE HEALTH NUTRIENT: VITAMIN DDried Shiitake Mushrooms, Mackerel, Wild Sockeye Salmon, Canned sardines, Tuna, Eggs TOP BONE HEALTH NUTRIENT: MAGNESIUMBean sprouts, Collard greens, Organic corn, Kale, Oats, Wild Rice TOP BONE HEALTH NUTRIENT: CALCIUMCollard Greens, Kale, Spinach, Dandelion Greens, Seaweed (like Hijiki) and Sea Vegetables, Black beans, Nuts and Seeds (Almonds, Brazil Buts, and Black Sesame Seeds, among others), Yogurt TOP BONE HEALTH NUTRIENT: MANGANESEArtichokes, Asparagus, Beet Greens (tops), Rye, Avocados, Blackberries and Blueberries TOP BONE HEALTH NUTRIENT: BORONAvocados, Broccoli, Celery, Dried Parsley TOP BONE HEALTH NUTRIENT: ZINCAlfalfa sprouts, Brussels Sprouts (cooked), Black and Pinto Beans TOP BONE HEALTH NUTRIENT: VITAMIN KCabbage (all colors), Beef (grass-fed only), Natto (Japanese fermented soy)Share this: