4. Magnesium
Magnesium is the third member of the pro-bone group. It’s arguably the most important one since it helps your body absorb the vitamin D and calcium that you take in through your food as well as the sun. Think of calcium and vitamin D as alkaline batteries while magnesium is the remote that allows you to change the channel. Without the remote, your batteries will be useless and unable to change the channel.
Salmon and tuna both have high levels of magnesium. In fact, tuna is a great source of calcium, vitamin D, and magnesium. If you want to get all three in the shortest amount of time then adding in more tuna to your diet is the best way to do so. An apple a day may keep the doctor away but tuna on your plate will help your bones stay healthy. If you’d rather not eat fish — whether for taste preference or dietary restrictions — then you could turn to vegetables. Broccoli and brussels sprouts both contain a lot of magnesium.