Be the Best Skeleton You Can Be this Halloween! 🎃

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With Halloween around the corner, let’s give some love to our skeletons!

🦴 Often taken for granted, our bones are more than just a ‘steel structure’—they’re living parts of us that respond to our lifestyle.

Our bones regenerate every 10 years!

It’s like a decade-long remodel for our skeletons, but only if we give them the fuel they need to stay strong.

🎃 Top Tips For Your Skeleton

🏃 Exercise: Not Just for Muscles

Bones thrive on movement! Weight-bearing and high-impact activities like walking, dancing, weight lifting, and running boost bone density over time.

Too much sitting can weaken bones, so try to stay active each day—your skeleton will thank you!

🍗 Protein: Essential for Bone Structure

Protein makes up about 50% of our bone volume, supporting their strength. Aim for 1-1.2g of protein per kg of body weight. Include protein-rich foods like: Meat, fish, eggs 🥚, beans, nuts, and soy 🌱

🥛 Calcium: The Backbone of Bone Health

99% of our body’s calcium is stored in bones. Without enough from our diet, bones become a 'reserve bank' for calcium withdrawals. Load up on calcium-rich foods like:

• Dairy products, sardines, leafy greens 🥬, and chickpeas

☀️ Vitamin D: The Sunshine Vitamin

Vitamin D is essential for calcium absorption, making it vital for bone health. The best source? Sunshine! Try to catch some rays daily, or look for it in foods like salmon 🐟 and egg yolks.

🍊 Vitamin C: For Bone-Strengthening Collagen

Collagen is key to bone flexibility, and Vitamin C helps produce it. Get your daily dose from:

• Citrus fruits 🍊, strawberries 🍓, tomatoes, and bell peppers 🌶️

Treat Your Skeleton This Halloween 🎃

Your bones need movement, nutrients, and rest to stay strong.

As you get into the Halloween spirit, remember: the best treat for your skeleton is a little TLC with bone-boosting nutrients and activity!

This Halloween, be the best skeleton you can be!

Love Emma and The Lincs Injury Team x

P.S. Give your bones a treat they’ll love—after all, they’re always working for you! 🦴