Improve Your Bone Health

Lean proteins and whole grains are key to a healthy diet, but they're usually highly acidic—and excess acid breaks down bone. To maintain a balance, bulk up on fruits and veggies, which contain alkaline compounds (the opposite of acids). Get two of your five daily servings by making the following easy, delicious recipes. Try 1/2 cup of the fruit as a midmorning snack and 1/2 cup of the veggies to ward off late-afternoon munchies.

Makes 8 cups
Prep: 15 minutes
Cook: 5 minutes

Makes 6 servings
Prep: 20 minutes
Grill: 12 minutes per batch
Cook: 5 minutes

Originally published in the May 2009 issue of Family Circle magazine.