All of us should be concerned with our bone density. Strong bones will make your life healthier and disease free as you age. Discover a few foods that are important for preventing osteoporosis.

The food you eat will determine the health you have. Having good eating habits is necessary for good health and for preventing osteoporosis.

Here is a list of good eating habits that will help you maintain or improve your bone density.

* Eat less fat

* Eat more fiber

* Eat more calcium rich foods

* Use less salt and sugar

Eat less fat to prevent osteoporosis

Studies have determined that when you have high cholesterol, you have fewer cells that build bones. The building of your bones is a continual process of bone breakdown and bone buildup. If you have more bone breakdown activity than bone build up, you will end up with low bone density.

High cholesterol comes from eating to much saturated fat. So here is where you can improve your bone regeneration by eliminating or reducing these saturated fat containing foods

Eat less meat and look for more lean meats. Turkey has less saturated fat than chicken or beef.

Eat less dairy products such as milk and cheese. These products are high in saturated fat.

Eat more oils that contain omega-3 (fish oil), omega-6 (olive oil) and omega-9 (found in avocados.) Do not cook with these oils since they breakdown at high temperatures creating high levels of free radicals. Cook with coconut oil. This oil does not breakdown at high temperatures. Coconut oil is high in saturated fat but it is a short chain fatty acid, which is good for your health. But, butter has saturated fat that contains a long chain fatty acid, which is bad for you health in excess.

Eat more fiber to prevent osteoporosis

Again by lowering cholesterol, you can improve the density of your bones. Lower your cholesterol by eating more fiber. Most people do not eat enough fiber. The best fiber to eat is in bran, fruits and vegetables