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Building Strong Bones

In order to build healthy bones nutritionists advise eating more fruits and vegetables, and less dairy and meat. The primary virtue of a low-acid diet may be its emphasis on fruits, vegetables and whole grains, says Joan Salge-Blake, a nutrition professor at Boston University and spokeswoman for the American Dietetic Assn. "A plant-based diet is not only good for bones, it's good for a lot of other things too," including lowering the risk of hypertension, stroke and heart disease, she says.

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A plant-based diet is God’s ideal diet for us as the book of Genesis tells us, as well as scientific data. By adopting a vegetarian diet we show we care about our bodies, animals and the environment.

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